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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.93, 368.51 and 188.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.93, 368.51 and 188.49 is: 260.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.93 : 368.51 = 188.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.93/368.51 = 188.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.93x = 368.51 × 188.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.93x = 69,459.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,459.51/266.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.22

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