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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.46, 367.56 and 200.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.46, 367.56 and 200.76 is: 276.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.46 : 367.56 = 200.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.46/367.56 = 200.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.46x = 367.56 × 200.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.46x = 73,791.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,791.35/266.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.93

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