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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.28, 367.03 and 213.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.28, 367.03 and 213.73 is: 294.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.28 : 367.03 = 213.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.28/367.03 = 213.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.28x = 367.03 × 213.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.28x = 78,445.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,445.32/266.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.60

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