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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.78, 367.76 and 214.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.78, 367.76 and 214.50 is: 295.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.78 : 367.76 = 214.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.78/367.76 = 214.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.78x = 367.76 × 214.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.78x = 78,884.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,884.52/266.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.69

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