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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.75, 399.96 and 190.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.75, 399.96 and 190.20 is: 285.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.75 : 399.96 = 190.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.75/399.96 = 190.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.75x = 399.96 × 190.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.75x = 76,072.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,072.39/266.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.19

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