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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.32, 399.34 and 193.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.32, 399.34 and 193.20 is: 289.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.32 : 399.34 = 193.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.32/399.34 = 193.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.32x = 399.34 × 193.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.32x = 77,152.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,152.49/266.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.70

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