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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.20, 366.96 and 261.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.20, 366.96 and 261.34 is: 360.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.20 : 366.96 = 261.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.20/366.96 = 261.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.20x = 366.96 × 261.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.20x = 95,901.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,901.33/266.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.26

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