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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.29, 399.16 and 189.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.29, 399.16 and 189.25 is: 283.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.29 : 399.16 = 189.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.29/399.16 = 189.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.29x = 399.16 × 189.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.29x = 75,541.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,541.03/266.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.68

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