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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.56, 367.98 and 201.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.56, 367.98 and 201.58 is: 278.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.56 : 367.98 = 201.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.56/367.98 = 201.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.56x = 367.98 × 201.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.56x = 74,177.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,177.41/266.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.28

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