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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.36, 367.19 and 187.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.36, 367.19 and 187.43 is: 258.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.36 : 367.19 = 187.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.36/367.19 = 187.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.36x = 367.19 × 187.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.36x = 68,823.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,823.81/266.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.39

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