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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.28, 399.48 and 129.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.28, 399.48 and 129.39 is: 194.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.28 : 399.48 = 129.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.28/399.48 = 129.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.28x = 399.48 × 129.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.28x = 51,688.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,688.72/266.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.11

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