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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.60, 399.54 and 129.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.60, 399.54 and 129.68 is: 194.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.60 : 399.54 = 129.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.60/399.54 = 129.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.60x = 399.54 × 129.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.60x = 51,812.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,812.35/266.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.34

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