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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.85, 366.38 and 192.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.85, 366.38 and 192.04 is: 264.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.85 : 366.38 = 192.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.85/366.38 = 192.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.85x = 366.38 × 192.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.85x = 70,359.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,359.83/265.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.66

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