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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.09, 367.04 and 183.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.09, 367.04 and 183.05 is: 252.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.09 : 367.04 = 183.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.09/367.04 = 183.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.09x = 367.04 × 183.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.09x = 67,186.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,186.67/266.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.50

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