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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.57, 399.47 and 184.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.57, 399.47 and 184.22 is: 276.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.57 : 399.47 = 184.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.57/399.47 = 184.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.57x = 399.47 × 184.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.57x = 73,590.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,590.36/266.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.06

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