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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.53, 367.82 and 200.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.53, 367.82 and 200.03 is: 276.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.53 : 367.82 = 200.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.53/367.82 = 200.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.53x = 367.82 × 200.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.53x = 73,572.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,572.20/266.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.04

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