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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.45, 399.14 and 193.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.45, 399.14 and 193.28 is: 289.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.45 : 399.14 = 193.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.45/399.14 = 193.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.45x = 399.14 × 193.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.45x = 77,144.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,144.81/266.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.53

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