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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.85, 367.11 and 260.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.85, 367.11 and 260.70 is: 358.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.85 : 367.11 = 260.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.85/367.11 = 260.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.85x = 367.11 × 260.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.85x = 95,705.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,705.58/266.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.65

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