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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.38, 367.32 and 196.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.38, 367.32 and 196.34 is: 270.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.38 : 367.32 = 196.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.38/367.32 = 196.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.38x = 367.32 × 196.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.38x = 72,119.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,119.61/266.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.74

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