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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.30, 398.88 and 194

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.30, 398.88 and 194 is: 290.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.30 : 398.88 = 194 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.30/398.88 = 194/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.30x = 398.88 × 194
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.30x = 77,382.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,382.72/266.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.58

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