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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.85, 368.60 and 205.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.85, 368.60 and 205.44 is: 283.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.85 : 368.60 = 205.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.85/368.60 = 205.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.85x = 368.60 × 205.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.85x = 75,725.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,725.18/266.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.77

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