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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.28, 366.89 and 191.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.28, 366.89 and 191.53 is: 263.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.28 : 366.89 = 191.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.28/366.89 = 191.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.28x = 366.89 × 191.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.28x = 70,270.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,270.44/266.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.90

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