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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.21, 367.43 and 183.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.21, 367.43 and 183.34 is: 253.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.21 : 367.43 = 183.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.21/367.43 = 183.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.21x = 367.43 × 183.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.21x = 67,364.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,364.16/266.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.05

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