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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.64, 368.13 and 192.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.64, 368.13 and 192.90 is: 266.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.64 : 368.13 = 192.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.64/368.13 = 192.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.64x = 368.13 × 192.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.64x = 71,012.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,012.28/266.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.32

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