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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.84, 399.84 and 194.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.84, 399.84 and 194.36 is: 291.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.84 : 399.84 = 194.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.84/399.84 = 194.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.84x = 399.84 × 194.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.84x = 77,712.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,712.90/266.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.23

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