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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.68, 400.02 and 129.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.68, 400.02 and 129.72 is: 194.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.68 : 400.02 = 129.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.68/400.02 = 129.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.68x = 400.02 × 129.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.68x = 51,890.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,890.59/266.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.58

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