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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.00, 366.98 and 195.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.00, 366.98 and 195.89 is: 270.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.00 : 366.98 = 195.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.00/366.98 = 195.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.00x = 366.98 × 195.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.00x = 71,884.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,884.90/266.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.25

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