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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.97, 368.64 and 201.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.97, 368.64 and 201.36 is: 278.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.97 : 368.64 = 201.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.97/368.64 = 201.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.97x = 368.64 × 201.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.97x = 74,229.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,229.35/266.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.04

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