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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.66, 266.02 and 185.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.66, 266.02 and 185.90 is: 256.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.66 : 266.02 = 185.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.66/266.02 = 185.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.66x = 266.02 × 185.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.66x = 49,453.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,453.12/192.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.69

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