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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.92, 399.08 and 129.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.92, 399.08 and 129.04 is: 193.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.92 : 399.08 = 129.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.92/399.08 = 129.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.92x = 399.08 × 129.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.92x = 51,497.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,497.28/265.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.66

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