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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.08, 398.77 and 197.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.08, 398.77 and 197.05 is: 295.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.08 : 398.77 = 197.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.08/398.77 = 197.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.08x = 398.77 × 197.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.08x = 78,574.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,574.65/266.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.30

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