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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.62, 368.03 and 184

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.62, 368.03 and 184 is: 253.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.62 : 368.03 = 184 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.62/368.03 = 184/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.62x = 368.03 × 184
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.62x = 67,717.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,717.52/266.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.99

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