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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.12, 399.19 and 129.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.12, 399.19 and 129.28 is: 193.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.12 : 399.19 = 129.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.12/399.19 = 129.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.12x = 399.19 × 129.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.12x = 51,605.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,605.96/266.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.92

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