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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.96, 400.44 and 202.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.96, 400.44 and 202.10 is: 303.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.96 : 400.44 = 202.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.96/400.44 = 202.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.96x = 400.44 × 202.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.96x = 80,927.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,927.68/266.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.14

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