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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.85, 399.78 and 198.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.85, 399.78 and 198.20 is: 296.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.85 : 399.78 = 198.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.85/399.78 = 198.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.85x = 399.78 × 198.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.85x = 79,234.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,234.40/266.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.92

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