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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.06, 398.50 and 129.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.06, 398.50 and 129.21 is: 193.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.06 : 398.50 = 129.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.06/398.50 = 129.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.06x = 398.50 × 129.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.06x = 51,490.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,490.19/266.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.53

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