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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.76, 400.40 and 198.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.76, 400.40 and 198.08 is: 297.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.76 : 400.40 = 198.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.76/400.40 = 198.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.76x = 400.40 × 198.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.76x = 79,311.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,311.23/266.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.31

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