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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.80, 368.06 and 200.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.80, 368.06 and 200.18 is: 276.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.80 : 368.06 = 200.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.80/368.06 = 200.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.80x = 368.06 × 200.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.80x = 73,678.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,678.25/266.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.16

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