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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.10, 367.40 and 249.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.10, 367.40 and 249.56 is: 344.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.10 : 367.40 = 249.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.10/367.40 = 249.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.10x = 367.40 × 249.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.10x = 91,688.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,688.34/266.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.56

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