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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.41, 399.06 and 183.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.41, 399.06 and 183.94 is: 275.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.41 : 399.06 = 183.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.41/399.06 = 183.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.41x = 399.06 × 183.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.41x = 73,401.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,401.10/266.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.52

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