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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266, 366.80 and 183.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266, 366.80 and 183.16 is: 252.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266 : 366.80 = 183.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266/366.80 = 183.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266x = 366.80 × 183.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266x = 67,183.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,183.09/266
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.57

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