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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.02, 450.06 and 266.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.02, 450.06 and 266.02 is: 399.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.02 : 450.06 = 266.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.02/450.06 = 266.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.02x = 450.06 × 266.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.02x = 119,724.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,724.96/300.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.06

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