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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.05, 367.37 and 196.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.05, 367.37 and 196.50 is: 271.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.05 : 367.37 = 196.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.05/367.37 = 196.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.05x = 367.37 × 196.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.05x = 72,188.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,188.21/266.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.33

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