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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.40, 399.24 and 197.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.40, 399.24 and 197.96 is: 296.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.40 : 399.24 = 197.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.40/399.24 = 197.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.40x = 399.24 × 197.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.40x = 79,031.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,031.55/266.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.66

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