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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.68, 367.66 and 193.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.68, 367.66 and 193.01 is: 266.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.68 : 367.66 = 193.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.68/367.66 = 193.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.68x = 367.66 × 193.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.68x = 70,962.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,962.06/266.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.09

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