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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.65, 400.09 and 129.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.65, 400.09 and 129.82 is: 194.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.65 : 400.09 = 129.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.65/400.09 = 129.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.65x = 400.09 × 129.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.65x = 51,939.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,939.68/266.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.79

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