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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.60, 367.41 and 192.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.60, 367.41 and 192.80 is: 265.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.60 : 367.41 = 192.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.60/367.41 = 192.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.60x = 367.41 × 192.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.60x = 70,834.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,834.81/266.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.69

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