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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.43, 399.45 and 129.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.43, 399.45 and 129.34 is: 193.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.43 : 399.45 = 129.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.43/399.45 = 129.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.43x = 399.45 × 129.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.43x = 51,664.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,664.86/266.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.92

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