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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.24, 367.03 and 183.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.24, 367.03 and 183.22 is: 252.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.24 : 367.03 = 183.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.24/367.03 = 183.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.24x = 367.03 × 183.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.24x = 67,247.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,247.24/266.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.58

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