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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.15, 398.46 and 197.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.15, 398.46 and 197.99 is: 296.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.15 : 398.46 = 197.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.15/398.46 = 197.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.15x = 398.46 × 197.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.15x = 78,891.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,891.10/266.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.42

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