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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.94, 367.95 and 200.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.94, 367.95 and 200.40 is: 276.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.94 : 367.95 = 200.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.94/367.95 = 200.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.94x = 367.95 × 200.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.94x = 73,737.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,737.18/266.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.23

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