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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.02, 426.54 and 266.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.02, 426.54 and 266.12 is: 398.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.02 : 426.54 = 266.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.02/426.54 = 266.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.02x = 426.54 × 266.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.02x = 113,510.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,510.82/285.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.26

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