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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.86, 400.31 and 195.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.86, 400.31 and 195.17 is: 292.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.86 : 400.31 = 195.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.86/400.31 = 195.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.86x = 400.31 × 195.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.86x = 78,127.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,127.53/266.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.77

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