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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.23, 399.15 and 129.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.23, 399.15 and 129.17 is: 193.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.23 : 399.15 = 129.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.23/399.15 = 129.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.23x = 399.15 × 129.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.23x = 51,558.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,558.21/266.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.66

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