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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.44, 367.94 and 183.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.44, 367.94 and 183.36 is: 253.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.44 : 367.94 = 183.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.44/367.94 = 183.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.44x = 367.94 × 183.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.44x = 67,467.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,467.32/266.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.22

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