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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.98, 400.48 and 251.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.98, 400.48 and 251.86 is: 377.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.98 : 400.48 = 251.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.98/400.48 = 251.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.98x = 400.48 × 251.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.98x = 100,864.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,864.89/266.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.80

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