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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.70, 367.86 and 211.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.70, 367.86 and 211.36 is: 291.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.70 : 367.86 = 211.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.70/367.86 = 211.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.70x = 367.86 × 211.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.70x = 77,750.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,750.89/266.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.53

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