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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.58, 400.69 and 194.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.58, 400.69 and 194.76 is: 292.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.58 : 400.69 = 194.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.58/400.69 = 194.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.58x = 400.69 × 194.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.58x = 78,038.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,038.38/266.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.74

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