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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.38, 367.65 and 192.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.38, 367.65 and 192.80 is: 266.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.38 : 367.65 = 192.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.38/367.65 = 192.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.38x = 367.65 × 192.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.38x = 70,882.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,882.92/266.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.10

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