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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.95, 368.38 and 184.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.95, 368.38 and 184.06 is: 254.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.95 : 368.38 = 184.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.95/368.38 = 184.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.95x = 368.38 × 184.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.95x = 67,804.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,804.02/266.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.00

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