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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.04, 398.34 and 196.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.04, 398.34 and 196.74 is: 294.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.04 : 398.34 = 196.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.04/398.34 = 196.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.04x = 398.34 × 196.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.04x = 78,369.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,369.41/266.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.58

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