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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.16, 399.42 and 129.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.16, 399.42 and 129.24 is: 193.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.16 : 399.42 = 129.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.16/399.42 = 129.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.16x = 399.42 × 129.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.16x = 51,621.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,621.04/266.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.95

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