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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.22, 398.79 and 197.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.22, 398.79 and 197.37 is: 295.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.22 : 398.79 = 197.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.22/398.79 = 197.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.22x = 398.79 × 197.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.22x = 78,709.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,709.18/266.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.65

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