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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.07, 367.29 and 260.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.07, 367.29 and 260.67 is: 359.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.07 : 367.29 = 260.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.07/367.29 = 260.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.07x = 367.29 × 260.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.07x = 95,741.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,741.48/266.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.84

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