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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.30, 399.64 and 197.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.30, 399.64 and 197.61 is: 296.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.30 : 399.64 = 197.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.30/399.64 = 197.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.30x = 399.64 × 197.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.30x = 78,972.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,972.86/266.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.56

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