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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.27, 367.43 and 192.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.27, 367.43 and 192.47 is: 265.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.27 : 367.43 = 192.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.27/367.43 = 192.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.27x = 367.43 × 192.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.27x = 70,716.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,716.45/266.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.59

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