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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.34, 367.52 and 211.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.34, 367.52 and 211.20 is: 291.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.34 : 367.52 = 211.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.34/367.52 = 211.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.34x = 367.52 × 211.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.34x = 77,620.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,620.22/266.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.44

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