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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.78, 367.58 and 192.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.78, 367.58 and 192.03 is: 264.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.78 : 367.58 = 192.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.78/367.58 = 192.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.78x = 367.58 × 192.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.78x = 70,585.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,585.43/266.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.59

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