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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.21, 366.81 and 183.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.21, 366.81 and 183.23 is: 252.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.21 : 366.81 = 183.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.21/366.81 = 183.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.21x = 366.81 × 183.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.21x = 67,210.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,210.60/266.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.47

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