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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.13, 367.46 and 211.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.13, 367.46 and 211.15 is: 291.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.13 : 367.46 = 211.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.13/367.46 = 211.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.13x = 367.46 × 211.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.13x = 77,589.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,589.18/266.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.55

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