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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.49, 368.19 and 207.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.49, 368.19 and 207.72 is: 286.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.49 : 368.19 = 207.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.49/368.19 = 207.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.49x = 368.19 × 207.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.49x = 76,480.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,480.43/266.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.99

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