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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.76, 398.59 and 184.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.76, 398.59 and 184.95 is: 276.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.76 : 398.59 = 184.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.76/398.59 = 184.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.76x = 398.59 × 184.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.76x = 73,718.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,718.76/266.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.35

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