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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.20, 413.75 and 266.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.20, 413.75 and 266.27 is: 366.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.20 : 413.75 = 266.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.20/413.75 = 266.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.20x = 413.75 × 266.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.20x = 110,167.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,167.81/300.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.99

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