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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.20, 407.70 and 266.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.20, 407.70 and 266.20 is: 398.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.20 : 407.70 = 266.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.20/407.70 = 266.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.20x = 407.70 × 266.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.20x = 108,529.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,529.74/272.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.71

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