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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.29, 399.23 and 192.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.29, 399.23 and 192.98 is: 289.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.29 : 399.23 = 192.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.29/399.23 = 192.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.29x = 399.23 × 192.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.29x = 77,044.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,044.16/266.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.33

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