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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.87, 367.97 and 196.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.87, 367.97 and 196.98 is: 271.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.87 : 367.97 = 196.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.87/367.97 = 196.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.87x = 367.97 × 196.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.87x = 72,481.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,481.75/266.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.60

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