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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.97, 400.08 and 201.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.97, 400.08 and 201.69 is: 302.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.97 : 400.08 = 201.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.97/400.08 = 201.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.97x = 400.08 × 201.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.97x = 80,692.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,692.14/266.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.25

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