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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.46, 367.95 and 200.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.46, 367.95 and 200.85 is: 277.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.46 : 367.95 = 200.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.46/367.95 = 200.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.46x = 367.95 × 200.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.46x = 73,902.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,902.76/266.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.35

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