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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.04, 366.96 and 192.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.04, 366.96 and 192.46 is: 265.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.04 : 366.96 = 192.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.04/366.96 = 192.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.04x = 366.96 × 192.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.04x = 70,625.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,625.12/266.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.47

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