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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.06, 398.18 and 195.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.06, 398.18 and 195.30 is: 292.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.06 : 398.18 = 195.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.06/398.18 = 195.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.06x = 398.18 × 195.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.06x = 77,763.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,763.58/266.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.28

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