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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.70, 400.02 and 127.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.70, 400.02 and 127.98 is: 191.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.70 : 400.02 = 127.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.70/400.02 = 127.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.70x = 400.02 × 127.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.70x = 51,194.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,194.56/266.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.96

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