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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.52, 386.18 and 192.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.52, 386.18 and 192.66 is: 266.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.52 : 386.18 = 192.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.52/386.18 = 192.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.52x = 386.18 × 192.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.52x = 74,401.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,401.44/279.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.18

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