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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.90, 385.93 and 266.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.90, 385.93 and 266.90 is: 385.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.90 : 385.93 = 266.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.90/385.93 = 266.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.90x = 385.93 × 266.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.90x = 103,003.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,003.38/266.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.93

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