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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.48, 367.89 and 182.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.48, 367.89 and 182.55 is: 252.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.48 : 367.89 = 182.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.48/367.89 = 182.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.48x = 367.89 × 182.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.48x = 67,158.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,158.32/266.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.02

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