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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.28, 367.11 and 183.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.28, 367.11 and 183.24 is: 252.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.28 : 367.11 = 183.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.28/367.11 = 183.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.28x = 367.11 × 183.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.28x = 67,268.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,268.32/266.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.62

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