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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.33, 367.66 and 207.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.33, 367.66 and 207.20 is: 286.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.33 : 367.66 = 207.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.33/367.66 = 207.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.33x = 367.66 × 207.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.33x = 76,178.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,178.95/266.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.03

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