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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.77, 368.12 and 196.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.77, 368.12 and 196.87 is: 271.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.77 : 368.12 = 196.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.77/368.12 = 196.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.77x = 368.12 × 196.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.77x = 72,469.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,469.67/266.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.66

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