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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.66, 289.35 and 166.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.66, 289.35 and 166.66 is: 250.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.66 : 289.35 = 166.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.66/289.35 = 166.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.66x = 289.35 × 166.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.66x = 48,223.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,223.07/192.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.30

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