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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.88, 368 and 189.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.88, 368 and 189.44 is: 261.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.88 : 368 = 189.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.88/368 = 189.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.88x = 368 × 189.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.88x = 69,713.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,713.92/266.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.22

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