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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.64, 368.02 and 211.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.64, 368.02 and 211.80 is: 292.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.64 : 368.02 = 211.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.64/368.02 = 211.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.64x = 368.02 × 211.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.64x = 77,945.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,945.58/266.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.32

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