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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.59, 368.04 and 183.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.59, 368.04 and 183.87 is: 253.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.59 : 368.04 = 183.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.59/368.04 = 183.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.59x = 368.04 × 183.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.59x = 67,672.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,672.20/266.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.84

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