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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.36, 368.04 and 192.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.36, 368.04 and 192.92 is: 266.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.36 : 368.04 = 192.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.36/368.04 = 192.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.36x = 368.04 × 192.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.36x = 71,002.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,002.28/266.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.57

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