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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.13, 398.72 and 184.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.13, 398.72 and 184.82 is: 276.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.13 : 398.72 = 184.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.13/398.72 = 184.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.13x = 398.72 × 184.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.13x = 73,689.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,689.90/266.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.89

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