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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.94, 367.88 and 252.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.94, 367.88 and 252.77 is: 348.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.94 : 367.88 = 252.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.94/367.88 = 252.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.94x = 367.88 × 252.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.94x = 92,985.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,985.92/266.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.34

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