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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.41, 399.37 and 129.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.41, 399.37 and 129.39 is: 193.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.41 : 399.37 = 129.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.41/399.37 = 129.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.41x = 399.37 × 129.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.41x = 51,674.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,674.48/266.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.97

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