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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.78, 367.49 and 249.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.78, 367.49 and 249.77 is: 344.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.78 : 367.49 = 249.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.78/367.49 = 249.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.78x = 367.49 × 249.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.78x = 91,789.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,789.52/266.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.06

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