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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.05, 367.03 and 183.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.05, 367.03 and 183.27 is: 252.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.05 : 367.03 = 183.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.05/367.03 = 183.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.05x = 367.03 × 183.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.05x = 67,265.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,265.59/266.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.83

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