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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.10, 399.24 and 129.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.10, 399.24 and 129.15 is: 193.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.10 : 399.24 = 129.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.10/399.24 = 129.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.10x = 399.24 × 129.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.10x = 51,561.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,561.85/266.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.77

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