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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.69, 368.15 and 188.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.69, 368.15 and 188.12 is: 259.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.69 : 368.15 = 188.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.69/368.15 = 188.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.69x = 368.15 × 188.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.69x = 69,256.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,256.36/266.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.69

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