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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.36, 367.92 and 183.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.36, 367.92 and 183.32 is: 253.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.36 : 367.92 = 183.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.36/367.92 = 183.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.36x = 367.92 × 183.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.36x = 67,448.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,448.18/266.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.22

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