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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.58, 366.27 and 192.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.58, 366.27 and 192.07 is: 264.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.58 : 366.27 = 192.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.58/366.27 = 192.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.58x = 366.27 × 192.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.58x = 70,350.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,350.30/265.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.89

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