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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.22, 366.93 and 200.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.22, 366.93 and 200.61 is: 276.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.22 : 366.93 = 200.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.22/366.93 = 200.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.22x = 366.93 × 200.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.22x = 73,609.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,609.83/266.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.50

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