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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.10, 366.69 and 187.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.10, 366.69 and 187.44 is: 258.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.10 : 366.69 = 187.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.10/366.69 = 187.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.10x = 366.69 × 187.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.10x = 68,732.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,732.37/266.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.30

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