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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.98, 366.66 and 192.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.98, 366.66 and 192.18 is: 264.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.98 : 366.66 = 192.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.98/366.66 = 192.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.98x = 366.66 × 192.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.98x = 70,464.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,464.72/265.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.92

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