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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.88, 368.36 and 189.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.88, 368.36 and 189.28 is: 261.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.88 : 368.36 = 189.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.88/368.36 = 189.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.88x = 368.36 × 189.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.88x = 69,723.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,723.18/266.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.25

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