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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.29, 366.93 and 196.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.29, 366.93 and 196.22 is: 270.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.29 : 366.93 = 196.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.29/366.93 = 196.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.29x = 366.93 × 196.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.29x = 71,999.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,999.92/266.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.38

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