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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.12, 367.67 and 245.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.12, 367.67 and 245.60 is: 339.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.12 : 367.67 = 245.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.12/367.67 = 245.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.12x = 367.67 × 245.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.12x = 90,299.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,299.91/266.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.32

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