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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.18, 369.09 and 261.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.18, 369.09 and 261.18 is: 362.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.18 : 369.09 = 261.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.18/369.09 = 261.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.18x = 369.09 × 261.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.18x = 96,398.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,398.93/266.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.16

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