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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.56, 399.70 and 129.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.56, 399.70 and 129.63 is: 194.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.56 : 399.70 = 129.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.56/399.70 = 129.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.56x = 399.70 × 129.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.56x = 51,813.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,813.11/266.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.38

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