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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.22, 367.59 and 196.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.22, 367.59 and 196.39 is: 271.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.22 : 367.59 = 196.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.22/367.59 = 196.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.22x = 367.59 × 196.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.22x = 72,191.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,191.00/266.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.17

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