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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.54, 367.33 and 192.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.54, 367.33 and 192.73 is: 265.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.54 : 367.33 = 192.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.54/367.33 = 192.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.54x = 367.33 × 192.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.54x = 70,794.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,794.55/266.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.61

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