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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.19, 366.60 and 265.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.19, 366.60 and 265.38 is: 365.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.19 : 366.60 = 265.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.19/366.60 = 265.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.19x = 366.60 × 265.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.19x = 97,288.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,288.31/266.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.48

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