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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.92, 399.57 and 193.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.92, 399.57 and 193.51 is: 289.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.92 : 399.57 = 193.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.92/399.57 = 193.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.92x = 399.57 × 193.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.92x = 77,320.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,320.79/266.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.68

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