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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.03, 399.11 and 183.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.03, 399.11 and 183.56 is: 275.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.03 : 399.11 = 183.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.03/399.11 = 183.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.03x = 399.11 × 183.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.03x = 73,257.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,257.72/266.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.38

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