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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.34, 399.78 and 194.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.34, 399.78 and 194.52 is: 291.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.34 : 399.78 = 194.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.34/399.78 = 194.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.34x = 399.78 × 194.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.34x = 77,765.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,765.21/266.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.98

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