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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.17, 366.81 and 192.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.17, 366.81 and 192.36 is: 265.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.17 : 366.81 = 192.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.17/366.81 = 192.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.17x = 366.81 × 192.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.17x = 70,559.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,559.57/266.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.10

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