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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.90, 368.35 and 196.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.90, 368.35 and 196.93 is: 271.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.90 : 368.35 = 196.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.90/368.35 = 196.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.90x = 368.35 × 196.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.90x = 72,539.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,539.13/266.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.79

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