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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.06, 366.96 and 200.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.06, 366.96 and 200.46 is: 276.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.06 : 366.96 = 200.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.06/366.96 = 200.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.06x = 366.96 × 200.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.06x = 73,560.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,560.80/266.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.48

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