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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.18, 399.08 and 192.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.18, 399.08 and 192.10 is: 288.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.18 : 399.08 = 192.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.18/399.08 = 192.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.18x = 399.08 × 192.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.18x = 76,661.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,661.31/266.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.00

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