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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.82, 368.43 and 211.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.82, 368.43 and 211.47 is: 292.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.82 : 368.43 = 211.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.82/368.43 = 211.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.82x = 368.43 × 211.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.82x = 77,911.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,911.89/266.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.00

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