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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.69, 400.14 and 129.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.69, 400.14 and 129.75 is: 194.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.69 : 400.14 = 129.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.69/400.14 = 129.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.69x = 400.14 × 129.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.69x = 51,918.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,918.92/266.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.68

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