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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.49, 399.74 and 193.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.49, 399.74 and 193.43 is: 290.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.49 : 399.74 = 193.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.49/399.74 = 193.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.49x = 399.74 × 193.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.49x = 77,321.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,321.74/266.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.15

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