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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.66, 399.60 and 189.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.66, 399.60 and 189.78 is: 284.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.66 : 399.60 = 189.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.66/399.60 = 189.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.66x = 399.60 × 189.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.66x = 75,836.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,836.09/266.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.39

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