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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.77, 399.84 and 185.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.77, 399.84 and 185.77 is: 278.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.77 : 399.84 = 185.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.77/399.84 = 185.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.77x = 399.84 × 185.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.77x = 74,278.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,278.28/266.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.44

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