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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.59, 367.61 and 183.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.59, 367.61 and 183.57 is: 253.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.59 : 367.61 = 183.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.59/367.61 = 183.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.59x = 367.61 × 183.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.59x = 67,479.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,479.87/266.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.12

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