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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.67, 367.68 and 185.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.67, 367.68 and 185.63 is: 255.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.67 : 367.68 = 185.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.67/367.68 = 185.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.67x = 367.68 × 185.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.67x = 68,251.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,251.30/266.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.94

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