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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.76, 368.59 and 211.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.76, 368.59 and 211.98 is: 292.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.76 : 368.59 = 211.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.76/368.59 = 211.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.76x = 368.59 × 211.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.76x = 78,133.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,133.18/266.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.90

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