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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.16, 367.20 and 183.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.16, 367.20 and 183.42 is: 253.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.16 : 367.20 = 183.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.16/367.20 = 183.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.16x = 367.20 × 183.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.16x = 67,351.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,351.82/266.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.05

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