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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.94, 368.07 and 197.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.94, 368.07 and 197.10 is: 271.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.94 : 368.07 = 197.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.94/368.07 = 197.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.94x = 368.07 × 197.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.94x = 72,546.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,546.60/266.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.77

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