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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.81, 367.67 and 189.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.81, 367.67 and 189.05 is: 260.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.81 : 367.67 = 189.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.81/367.67 = 189.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.81x = 367.67 × 189.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.81x = 69,506.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,506.65/266.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.51

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