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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.90, 399.96 and 260.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.90, 399.96 and 260.51 is: 390.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.90 : 399.96 = 260.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.90/399.96 = 260.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.90x = 399.96 × 260.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.90x = 104,191.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,191.58/266.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.38

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