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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.70, 368.25 and 193.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.70, 368.25 and 193.11 is: 266.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.70 : 368.25 = 193.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.70/368.25 = 193.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.70x = 368.25 × 193.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.70x = 71,112.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,112.76/266.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.64

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