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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.32, 399.14 and 129.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.32, 399.14 and 129.08 is: 193.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.32 : 399.14 = 129.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.32/399.14 = 129.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.32x = 399.14 × 129.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.32x = 51,520.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,520.99/266.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.46

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