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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.08, 398.76 and 193.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.08, 398.76 and 193.36 is: 289.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.08 : 398.76 = 193.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.08/398.76 = 193.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.08x = 398.76 × 193.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.08x = 77,104.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,104.23/266.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.78

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