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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.90, 368 and 184.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.90, 368 and 184.08 is: 253.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.90 : 368 = 184.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.90/368 = 184.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.90x = 368 × 184.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.90x = 67,741.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,741.44/266.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.81

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