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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.64, 399.92 and 129.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.64, 399.92 and 129.64 is: 194.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.64 : 399.92 = 129.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.64/399.92 = 129.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.64x = 399.92 × 129.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.64x = 51,845.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,845.63/266.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.44

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