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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.81, 400.17 and 189.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.81, 400.17 and 189.54 is: 284.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.81 : 400.17 = 189.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.81/400.17 = 189.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.81x = 400.17 × 189.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.81x = 75,846.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,846.01/266.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.27

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