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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.58, 365.22 and 256.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.58, 365.22 and 256.86 is: 351.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.58 : 365.22 = 256.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.58/365.22 = 256.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.58x = 365.22 × 256.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.58x = 93,810.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,810.41/266.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.90

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