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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.41, 367.44 and 196.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.41, 367.44 and 196.45 is: 270.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.41 : 367.44 = 196.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.41/367.44 = 196.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.41x = 367.44 × 196.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.41x = 72,183.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,183.59/266.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.95

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