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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.23, 399.53 and 197.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.23, 399.53 and 197.83 is: 296.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.23 : 399.53 = 197.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.23/399.53 = 197.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.23x = 399.53 × 197.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.23x = 79,039.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,039.02/266.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.88

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