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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.28, 367.20 and 192.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.28, 367.20 and 192.57 is: 265.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.28 : 367.20 = 192.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.28/367.20 = 192.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.28x = 367.20 × 192.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.28x = 70,711.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,711.70/266.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.55

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