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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.67, 368.06 and 182.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.67, 368.06 and 182.76 is: 252.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.67 : 368.06 = 182.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.67/368.06 = 182.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.67x = 368.06 × 182.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.67x = 67,264.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,264.61/266.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.24

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