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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.10, 367.72 and 200.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.10, 367.72 and 200.49 is: 277.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.10 : 367.72 = 200.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.10/367.72 = 200.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.10x = 367.72 × 200.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.10x = 73,724.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,724.18/266.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.05

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