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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.03, 367.13 and 196.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.03, 367.13 and 196.05 is: 270.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.03 : 367.13 = 196.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.03/367.13 = 196.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.03x = 367.13 × 196.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.03x = 71,974.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,974.86/266.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.56

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