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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.42, 367.80 and 201.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.42, 367.80 and 201.08 is: 277.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.42 : 367.80 = 201.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.42/367.80 = 201.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.42x = 367.80 × 201.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.42x = 73,957.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,957.22/266.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.60

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