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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.82, 366.66 and 192.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.82, 366.66 and 192.24 is: 265.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.82 : 366.66 = 192.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.82/366.66 = 192.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.82x = 366.66 × 192.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.82x = 70,486.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,486.72/265.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.17

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