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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.90, 366.55 and 192.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.90, 366.55 and 192.09 is: 264.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.90 : 366.55 = 192.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.90/366.55 = 192.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.90x = 366.55 × 192.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.90x = 70,410.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,410.59/265.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.80

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