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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.76, 367.74 and 189

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.76, 367.74 and 189 is: 260.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.76 : 367.74 = 189 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.76/367.74 = 189/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.76x = 367.74 × 189
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.76x = 69,502.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,502.86/266.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.54

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