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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.22, 399.27 and 127.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.22, 399.27 and 127.32 is: 190.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.22 : 399.27 = 127.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.22/399.27 = 127.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.22x = 399.27 × 127.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.22x = 50,833.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,833.06/266.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.94

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