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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.44, 366.82 and 207.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.44, 366.82 and 207.35 is: 285.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.44 : 366.82 = 207.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.44/366.82 = 207.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.44x = 366.82 × 207.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.44x = 76,060.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,060.13/266.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.47

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