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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.96, 368.08 and 184.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.96, 368.08 and 184.07 is: 253.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.96 : 368.08 = 184.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.96/368.08 = 184.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.96x = 368.08 × 184.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.96x = 67,752.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,752.95/266.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.79

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