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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.58, 367.65 and 192.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.58, 367.65 and 192.78 is: 265.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.58 : 367.65 = 192.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.58/367.65 = 192.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.58x = 367.65 × 192.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.58x = 70,875.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,875.57/266.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.87

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