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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.78, 367.80 and 183.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.78, 367.80 and 183.74 is: 253.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.78 : 367.80 = 183.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.78/367.80 = 183.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.78x = 367.80 × 183.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.78x = 67,579.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,579.57/266.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.32

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