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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.85, 368.42 and 210.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.85, 368.42 and 210.69 is: 290.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.85 : 368.42 = 210.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.85/368.42 = 210.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.85x = 368.42 × 210.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.85x = 77,621.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,621.36/266.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.88

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