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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.92, 367.98 and 263.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.92, 367.98 and 263.28 is: 362.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.92 : 367.98 = 263.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.92/367.98 = 263.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.92x = 367.98 × 263.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.92x = 96,881.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,881.77/266.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.96

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