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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.03, 398.89 and 129.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.03, 398.89 and 129.08 is: 193.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.03 : 398.89 = 129.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.03/398.89 = 129.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.03x = 398.89 × 129.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.03x = 51,488.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,488.72/266.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.54

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