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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.51, 398.98 and 198.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.51, 398.98 and 198.33 is: 296.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.51 : 398.98 = 198.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.51/398.98 = 198.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.51x = 398.98 × 198.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.51x = 79,128.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,128.71/266.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.91

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