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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.34, 367.26 and 210.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.34, 367.26 and 210.98 is: 290.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.34 : 367.26 = 210.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.34/367.26 = 210.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.34x = 367.26 × 210.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.34x = 77,484.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,484.51/266.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.92

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