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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.03, 366.61 and 192.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.03, 366.61 and 192.21 is: 264.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.03 : 366.61 = 192.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.03/366.61 = 192.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.03x = 366.61 × 192.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.03x = 70,466.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,466.11/266.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.88

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