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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.82, 399.87 and 197.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.82, 399.87 and 197.79 is: 296.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.82 : 399.87 = 197.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.82/399.87 = 197.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.82x = 399.87 × 197.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.82x = 79,090.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,090.29/266.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.42

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