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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.04, 398.84 and 129.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.04, 398.84 and 129.14 is: 193.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.04 : 398.84 = 129.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.04/398.84 = 129.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.04x = 398.84 × 129.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.04x = 51,506.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,506.20/266.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.60

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