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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.49, 399.59 and 185.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.49, 399.59 and 185.37 is: 277.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.49 : 399.59 = 185.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.49/399.59 = 185.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.49x = 399.59 × 185.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.49x = 74,071.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,071.07/266.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.95

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