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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.16, 367.46 and 192.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.16, 367.46 and 192.40 is: 265.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.16 : 367.46 = 192.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.16/367.46 = 192.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.16x = 367.46 × 192.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.16x = 70,699.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,699.30/266.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.63

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