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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.44, 367.88 and 262.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.44, 367.88 and 262.19 is: 362.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.44 : 367.88 = 262.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.44/367.88 = 262.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.44x = 367.88 × 262.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.44x = 96,453.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,453.27/266.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.01

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