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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.70, 368.32 and 184.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.70, 368.32 and 184.02 is: 254.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.70 : 368.32 = 184.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.70/368.32 = 184.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.70x = 368.32 × 184.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.70x = 67,778.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,778.25/266.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.14

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