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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.55, 366.98 and 200.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.55, 366.98 and 200.04 is: 275.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.55 : 366.98 = 200.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.55/366.98 = 200.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.55x = 366.98 × 200.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.55x = 73,409.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,409.68/266.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.41

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