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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.22, 400.06 and 266.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.22, 400.06 and 266.40 is: 367.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.22 : 400.06 = 266.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.22/400.06 = 266.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.22x = 400.06 × 266.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.22x = 106,575.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,575.98/290.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.22

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