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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.01, 399.14 and 129.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.01, 399.14 and 129.18 is: 193.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.01 : 399.14 = 129.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.01/399.14 = 129.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.01x = 399.14 × 129.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.01x = 51,560.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,560.26/266.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.83

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