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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.53, 367.57 and 210.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.53, 367.57 and 210.41 is: 290.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.53 : 367.57 = 210.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.53/367.57 = 210.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.53x = 367.57 × 210.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.53x = 77,339.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,339.35/266.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.17

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