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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.52, 399.88 and 129.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.52, 399.88 and 129.50 is: 194.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.52 : 399.88 = 129.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.52/399.88 = 129.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.52x = 399.88 × 129.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.52x = 51,784.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,784.46/266.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.30

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