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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.46, 399.24 and 189.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.46, 399.24 and 189.27 is: 283.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.46 : 399.24 = 189.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.46/399.24 = 189.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.46x = 399.24 × 189.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.46x = 75,564.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,564.15/266.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.59

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