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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.87, 367.35 and 214.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.87, 367.35 and 214.02 is: 294.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.87 : 367.35 = 214.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.87/367.35 = 214.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.87x = 367.35 × 214.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.87x = 78,619.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,619.44/266.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.60

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