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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.16, 367.32 and 253.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.16, 367.32 and 253.86 is: 350.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.16 : 367.32 = 253.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.16/367.32 = 253.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.16x = 367.32 × 253.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.16x = 93,247.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,247.86/266.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.35

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