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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.50, 367.45 and 195.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.50, 367.45 and 195.58 is: 269.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.50 : 367.45 = 195.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.50/367.45 = 195.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.50x = 367.45 × 195.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.50x = 71,865.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,865.87/266.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.67

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