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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.47, 399.38 and 127.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.47, 399.38 and 127.49 is: 191.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.47 : 399.38 = 127.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.47/399.38 = 127.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.47x = 399.38 × 127.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.47x = 50,914.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,914.32/266.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.07

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