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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.24, 367.36 and 197.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.24, 367.36 and 197.44 is: 272.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.24 : 367.36 = 197.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.24/367.36 = 197.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.24x = 367.36 × 197.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.24x = 72,531.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,531.56/266.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.43

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