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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.73, 367.80 and 188.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.73, 367.80 and 188.02 is: 259.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.73 : 367.80 = 188.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.73/367.80 = 188.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.73x = 367.80 × 188.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.73x = 69,153.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,153.76/266.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.27

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