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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266, 366.84 and 261.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266, 366.84 and 261.68 is: 360.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266 : 366.84 = 261.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266/366.84 = 261.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266x = 366.84 × 261.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266x = 95,994.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,994.69/266
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.88

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