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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.15, 367.17 and 192.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.15, 367.17 and 192.30 is: 265.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.15 : 367.17 = 192.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.15/367.17 = 192.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.15x = 367.17 × 192.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.15x = 70,606.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,606.79/266.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.29

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