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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.32, 367.50 and 200.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.32, 367.50 and 200.71 is: 276.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.32 : 367.50 = 200.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.32/367.50 = 200.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.32x = 367.50 × 200.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.32x = 73,760.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,760.93/266.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.96

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