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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.49, 367.38 and 183.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.49, 367.38 and 183.46 is: 252.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.49 : 367.38 = 183.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.49/367.38 = 183.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.49x = 367.38 × 183.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.49x = 67,399.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,399.53/266.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.92

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