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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.80, 400.44 and 184.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.80, 400.44 and 184.80 is: 277.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.80 : 400.44 = 184.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.80/400.44 = 184.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.80x = 400.44 × 184.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.80x = 74,001.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,001.31/266.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.37

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