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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.06, 367.33 and 182.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.06, 367.33 and 182.18 is: 251.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.06 : 367.33 = 182.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.06/367.33 = 182.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.06x = 367.33 × 182.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.06x = 66,919.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,919.06/266.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.52

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