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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.61, 399.92 and 129.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.61, 399.92 and 129.59 is: 194.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.61 : 399.92 = 129.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.61/399.92 = 129.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.61x = 399.92 × 129.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.61x = 51,825.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,825.63/266.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.39

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