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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.34, 367.59 and 192.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.34, 367.59 and 192.99 is: 266.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.34 : 367.59 = 192.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.34/367.59 = 192.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.34x = 367.59 × 192.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.34x = 70,941.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,941.19/266.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.36

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