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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.36, 399.66 and 197.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.36, 399.66 and 197.96 is: 297.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.36 : 399.66 = 197.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.36/399.66 = 197.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.36x = 399.66 × 197.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.36x = 79,116.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,116.69/266.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.03

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