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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.97, 400.11 and 193.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.97, 400.11 and 193.66 is: 290.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.97 : 400.11 = 193.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.97/400.11 = 193.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.97x = 400.11 × 193.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.97x = 77,485.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,485.30/266.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.24

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