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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.95, 400.58 and 209.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.95, 400.58 and 209.01 is: 313.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.95 : 400.58 = 209.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.95/400.58 = 209.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.95x = 400.58 × 209.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.95x = 83,725.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,725.23/266.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.64

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