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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.20, 399.36 and 129.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.20, 399.36 and 129.32 is: 194.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.20 : 399.36 = 129.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.20/399.36 = 129.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.20x = 399.36 × 129.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.20x = 51,645.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,645.25/266.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.01

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