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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.41, 367.27 and 183.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.41, 367.27 and 183.36 is: 252.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.41 : 367.27 = 183.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.41/367.27 = 183.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.41x = 367.27 × 183.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.41x = 67,342.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,342.63/266.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.78

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