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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.44, 367.32 and 200.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.44, 367.32 and 200.84 is: 276.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.44 : 367.32 = 200.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.44/367.32 = 200.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.44x = 367.32 × 200.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.44x = 73,772.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,772.55/266.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.88

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