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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.55, 400.43 and 189.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.55, 400.43 and 189.70 is: 284.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.55 : 400.43 = 189.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.55/400.43 = 189.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.55x = 400.43 × 189.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.55x = 75,961.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,961.57/266.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.98

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