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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.45, 366.95 and 192.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.45, 366.95 and 192.65 is: 265.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.45 : 366.95 = 192.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.45/366.95 = 192.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.45x = 366.95 × 192.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.45x = 70,692.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,692.87/266.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.31

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