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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.84, 366.99 and 192.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.84, 366.99 and 192.33 is: 265.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.84 : 366.99 = 192.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.84/366.99 = 192.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.84x = 366.99 × 192.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.84x = 70,583.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,583.19/265.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.51

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