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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.57, 449.19 and 266.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.57, 449.19 and 266.27 is: 399.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.57 : 449.19 = 266.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.57/449.19 = 266.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.57x = 449.19 × 266.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.57x = 119,603.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,603.58/299.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.26

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