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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.52, 367.29 and 188.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.52, 367.29 and 188.76 is: 260.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.52 : 367.29 = 188.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.52/367.29 = 188.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.52x = 367.29 × 188.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.52x = 69,329.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,329.66/266.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.13

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