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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.96, 386.40 and 192.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.96, 386.40 and 192.66 is: 265.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.96 : 386.40 = 192.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.96/386.40 = 192.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.96x = 386.40 × 192.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.96x = 74,443.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,443.82/279.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.91

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