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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.58, 368.22 and 196.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.58, 368.22 and 196.74 is: 271.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.58 : 368.22 = 196.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.58/368.22 = 196.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.58x = 368.22 × 196.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.58x = 72,443.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,443.60/266.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.75

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