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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.42, 367.61 and 192.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.42, 367.61 and 192.85 is: 266.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.42 : 367.61 = 192.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.42/367.61 = 192.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.42x = 367.61 × 192.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.42x = 70,891.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,891.71/266.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.09

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