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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.58, 398.64 and 198.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.58, 398.64 and 198.15 is: 296.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.58 : 398.64 = 198.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.58/398.64 = 198.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.58x = 398.64 × 198.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.58x = 78,990.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,990.52/266.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.31

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