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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.94, 368.31 and 189.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.94, 368.31 and 189.18 is: 261.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.94 : 368.31 = 189.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.94/368.31 = 189.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.94x = 368.31 × 189.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.94x = 69,676.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,676.89/266.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.02

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