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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.66, 400.11 and 194.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.66, 400.11 and 194.84 is: 292.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.66 : 400.11 = 194.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.66/400.11 = 194.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.66x = 400.11 × 194.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.66x = 77,957.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,957.43/266.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.35

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