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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.04, 399.18 and 129.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.04, 399.18 and 129.01 is: 193.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.04 : 399.18 = 129.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.04/399.18 = 129.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.04x = 399.18 × 129.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.04x = 51,498.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,498.21/266.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.57

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