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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.36, 366.95 and 254.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.36, 366.95 and 254.06 is: 350.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.36 : 366.95 = 254.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.36/366.95 = 254.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.36x = 366.95 × 254.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.36x = 93,227.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,227.32/266.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.00

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