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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.20, 399.23 and 127.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.20, 399.23 and 127.29 is: 190.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.20 : 399.23 = 127.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.20/399.23 = 127.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.20x = 399.23 × 127.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.20x = 50,818.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,818.32/266.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.90

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