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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.02, 399.21 and 197.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.02, 399.21 and 197.72 is: 296.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.02 : 399.21 = 197.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.02/399.21 = 197.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.02x = 399.21 × 197.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.02x = 78,931.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,931.80/266.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.71

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