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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.66, 400.08 and 129.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.66, 400.08 and 129.64 is: 194.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.66 : 400.08 = 129.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.66/400.08 = 129.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.66x = 400.08 × 129.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.66x = 51,866.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,866.37/266.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.50

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