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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.99, 367.56 and 253.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.99, 367.56 and 253.98 is: 349.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.99 : 367.56 = 253.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.99/367.56 = 253.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.99x = 367.56 × 253.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.99x = 93,352.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,352.89/266.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.66

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