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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.91, 399.81 and 184.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.91, 399.81 and 184.44 is: 276.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.91 : 399.81 = 184.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.91/399.81 = 184.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.91x = 399.81 × 184.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.91x = 73,738.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,738.96/266.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.27

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