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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.60, 368.41 and 200.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.60, 368.41 and 200.99 is: 277.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.60 : 368.41 = 200.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.60/368.41 = 200.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.60x = 368.41 × 200.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.60x = 74,046.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,046.73/266.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.74

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