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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.18, 366.89 and 200.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.18, 366.89 and 200.57 is: 276.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.18 : 366.89 = 200.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.18/366.89 = 200.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.18x = 366.89 × 200.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.18x = 73,585.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,585.04/266.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.45

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