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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.26, 366.66 and 192.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.26, 366.66 and 192.45 is: 265.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.26 : 366.66 = 192.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.26/366.66 = 192.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.26x = 366.66 × 192.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.26x = 70,563.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,563.72/266.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.02

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