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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.91, 367.99 and 196.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.91, 367.99 and 196.84 is: 271.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.91 : 367.99 = 196.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.91/367.99 = 196.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.91x = 367.99 × 196.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.91x = 72,435.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,435.15/266.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.38

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