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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.60, 367.46 and 214.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.60, 367.46 and 214.05 is: 295.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.60 : 367.46 = 214.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.60/367.46 = 214.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.60x = 367.46 × 214.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.60x = 78,653.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,653.74/266.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.03

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