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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.88, 399.54 and 175.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.88, 399.54 and 175.38 is: 262.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.88 : 399.54 = 175.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.88/399.54 = 175.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.88x = 399.54 × 175.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.88x = 70,071.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,071.81/266.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.56

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