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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.52, 399.42 and 185.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.52, 399.42 and 185.52 is: 278.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.52 : 399.42 = 185.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.52/399.42 = 185.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.52x = 399.42 × 185.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.52x = 74,100.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,100.40/266.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.03

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