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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.20, 367.20 and 192.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.20, 367.20 and 192.76 is: 265.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.20 : 367.20 = 192.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.20/367.20 = 192.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.20x = 367.20 × 192.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.20x = 70,781.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,781.47/266.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.90

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