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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.31, 367.18 and 185.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.31, 367.18 and 185.26 is: 255.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.31 : 367.18 = 185.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.31/367.18 = 185.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.31x = 367.18 × 185.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.31x = 68,023.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,023.77/266.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.43

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