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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.01, 398.61 and 197.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.01, 398.61 and 197.43 is: 295.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.01 : 398.61 = 197.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.01/398.61 = 197.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.01x = 398.61 × 197.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.01x = 78,697.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,697.57/266.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.84

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