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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.09, 366.98 and 183.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.09, 366.98 and 183.06 is: 252.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.09 : 366.98 = 183.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.09/366.98 = 183.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.09x = 366.98 × 183.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.09x = 67,178.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,178.44/266.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.47

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