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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.52, 400.02 and 189.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.52, 400.02 and 189.78 is: 284.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.52 : 400.02 = 189.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.52/400.02 = 189.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.52x = 400.02 × 189.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.52x = 75,915.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,915.80/266.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.84

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