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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.01, 366.65 and 192.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.01, 366.65 and 192.21 is: 264.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.01 : 366.65 = 192.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.01/366.65 = 192.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.01x = 366.65 × 192.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.01x = 70,472.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,472.84/266.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.93

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