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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.00, 399.11 and 183.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.00, 399.11 and 183.75 is: 275.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.00 : 399.11 = 183.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.00/399.11 = 183.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.00x = 399.11 × 183.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.00x = 73,335.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,335.54/266.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.70

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