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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.16, 399.30 and 189.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.16, 399.30 and 189.16 is: 283.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.16 : 399.30 = 189.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.16/399.30 = 189.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.16x = 399.30 × 189.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.16x = 75,531.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,531.59/266.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.78

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