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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.13, 399.60 and 185.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.13, 399.60 and 185.33 is: 278.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.13 : 399.60 = 185.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.13/399.60 = 185.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.13x = 399.60 × 185.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.13x = 74,058.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,058.87/266.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.28

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