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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.24, 367.26 and 192.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.24, 367.26 and 192.46 is: 265.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.24 : 367.26 = 192.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.24/367.26 = 192.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.24x = 367.26 × 192.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.24x = 70,682.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,682.86/266.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.49

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