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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.16, 367.89 and 192.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.16, 367.89 and 192.99 is: 266.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.16 : 367.89 = 192.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.16/367.89 = 192.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.16x = 367.89 × 192.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.16x = 70,999.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,999.09/266.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.75

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