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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.26, 400.51 and 239.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.26, 400.51 and 239.66 is: 359.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.26 : 400.51 = 239.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.26/400.51 = 239.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.26x = 400.51 × 239.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.26x = 95,985.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,985.03/267.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.15

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