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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.92, 400.07 and 263.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.92, 400.07 and 263.88 is: 395.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.92 : 400.07 = 263.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.92/400.07 = 263.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.92x = 400.07 × 263.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.92x = 105,571.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,571.13/266.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.52

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