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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.81, 400.21 and 181.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.81, 400.21 and 181.13 is: 271.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.81 : 400.21 = 181.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.81/400.21 = 181.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.81x = 400.21 × 181.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.81x = 72,487.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,487.58/266.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.69

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