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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.52, 400.32 and 194.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.52, 400.32 and 194.16 is: 291.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.52 : 400.32 = 194.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.52/400.32 = 194.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.52x = 400.32 × 194.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.52x = 77,726.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,726.13/266.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.63

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