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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.76, 399.23 and 185.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.76, 399.23 and 185.25 is: 277.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.76 : 399.23 = 185.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.76/399.23 = 185.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.76x = 399.23 × 185.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.76x = 73,958.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,958.62/266.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.25

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