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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.77, 367.83 and 188.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.77, 367.83 and 188.07 is: 259.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.77 : 367.83 = 188.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.77/367.83 = 188.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.77x = 367.83 × 188.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.77x = 69,177.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,177.79/266.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.32

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