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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.08, 398.52 and 184.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.08, 398.52 and 184.72 is: 276.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.08 : 398.52 = 184.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.08/398.52 = 184.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.08x = 398.52 × 184.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.08x = 73,614.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,614.61/266.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.66

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