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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.87, 400.91 and 242.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.87, 400.91 and 242.67 is: 364.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.87 : 400.91 = 242.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.87/400.91 = 242.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.87x = 400.91 × 242.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.87x = 97,288.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,288.83/266.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.56

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