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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.68, 367.46 and 188.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.68, 367.46 and 188.92 is: 260.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.68 : 367.46 = 188.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.68/367.46 = 188.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.68x = 367.46 × 188.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.68x = 69,420.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,420.54/266.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.31

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