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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.36, 367.34 and 200.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.36, 367.34 and 200.76 is: 276.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.36 : 367.34 = 200.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.36/367.34 = 200.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.36x = 367.34 × 200.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.36x = 73,747.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,747.18/266.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.87

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