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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.87, 366.78 and 192.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.87, 366.78 and 192.07 is: 264.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.87 : 366.78 = 192.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.87/366.78 = 192.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.87x = 366.78 × 192.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.87x = 70,447.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,447.43/265.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.97

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