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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.56, 400.06 and 197.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.56, 400.06 and 197.90 is: 297.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.56 : 400.06 = 197.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.56/400.06 = 197.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.56x = 400.06 × 197.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.56x = 79,171.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,171.87/266.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.01

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