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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.71, 366.77 and 213.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.71, 366.77 and 213.59 is: 293.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.71 : 366.77 = 213.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.71/366.77 = 213.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.71x = 366.77 × 213.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.71x = 78,338.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,338.40/266.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.72

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