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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.28, 398.88 and 129.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.28, 398.88 and 129.48 is: 193.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.28 : 398.88 = 129.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.28/398.88 = 129.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.28x = 398.88 × 129.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.28x = 51,646.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,646.98/266.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.96

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