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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.70, 400.05 and 193.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.70, 400.05 and 193.80 is: 290.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.70 : 400.05 = 193.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.70/400.05 = 193.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.70x = 400.05 × 193.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.70x = 77,529.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,529.69/266.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.70

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