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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.24, 398.16 and 194

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.24, 398.16 and 194 is: 290.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.24 : 398.16 = 194 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.24/398.16 = 194/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.24x = 398.16 × 194
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.24x = 77,243.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,243.04/266.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.13

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