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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.80, 368.25 and 183.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.80, 368.25 and 183.88 is: 253.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.80 : 368.25 = 183.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.80/368.25 = 183.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.80x = 368.25 × 183.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.80x = 67,713.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,713.81/266.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.80

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