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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.78, 367.98 and 201.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.78, 367.98 and 201.26 is: 277.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.78 : 367.98 = 201.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.78/367.98 = 201.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.78x = 367.98 × 201.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.78x = 74,059.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,059.65/266.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.61

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