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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.95, 368.40 and 201.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.95, 368.40 and 201.34 is: 277.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.95 : 368.40 = 201.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.95/368.40 = 201.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.95x = 368.40 × 201.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.95x = 74,173.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,173.66/266.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.86

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