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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.86, 400.90 and 190.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.86, 400.90 and 190.02 is: 285.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.86 : 400.90 = 190.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.86/400.90 = 190.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.86x = 400.90 × 190.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.86x = 76,179.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,179.02/266.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.46

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