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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.21, 399.45 and 198.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.21, 399.45 and 198.32 is: 297.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.21 : 399.45 = 198.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.21/399.45 = 198.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.21x = 399.45 × 198.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.21x = 79,218.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,218.92/266.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.58

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