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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.68, 367.09 and 196.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.68, 367.09 and 196.62 is: 270.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.68 : 367.09 = 196.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.68/367.09 = 196.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.68x = 367.09 × 196.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.68x = 72,177.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,177.24/266.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.65

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