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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.84, 367.34 and 201.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.84, 367.34 and 201.24 is: 277.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.84 : 367.34 = 201.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.84/367.34 = 201.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.84x = 367.34 × 201.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.84x = 73,923.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,923.50/266.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.03

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