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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.96, 401.12 and 250.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.96, 401.12 and 250.52 is: 376.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.96 : 401.12 = 250.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.96/401.12 = 250.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.96x = 401.12 × 250.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.96x = 100,488.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,488.58/266.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.42

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