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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.16, 367.06 and 207.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.16, 367.06 and 207.16 is: 285.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.16 : 367.06 = 207.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.16/367.06 = 207.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.16x = 367.06 × 207.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.16x = 76,040.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,040.15/266.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.69

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