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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.88, 401.04 and 203.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.88, 401.04 and 203.52 is: 305.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.88 : 401.04 = 203.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.88/401.04 = 203.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.88x = 401.04 × 203.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.88x = 81,619.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,619.66/266.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.83

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