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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.49, 399.05 and 193.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.49, 399.05 and 193.05 is: 289.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.49 : 399.05 = 193.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.49/399.05 = 193.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.49x = 399.05 × 193.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.49x = 77,035.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,035.64/266.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.08

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