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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.52, 399.83 and 129.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.52, 399.83 and 129.49 is: 194.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.52 : 399.83 = 129.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.52/399.83 = 129.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.52x = 399.83 × 129.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.52x = 51,773.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,773.31/266.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.26

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