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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.93, 368.48 and 201.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.93, 368.48 and 201.45 is: 278.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.93 : 368.48 = 201.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.93/368.48 = 201.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.93x = 368.48 × 201.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.93x = 74,230.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,230.30/266.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.09

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