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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.52, 399.69 and 129.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.52, 399.69 and 129.54 is: 194.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.52 : 399.69 = 129.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.52/399.69 = 129.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.52x = 399.69 × 129.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.52x = 51,775.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,775.84/266.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.27

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