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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.71, 399.76 and 129.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.71, 399.76 and 129.45 is: 194.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.71 : 399.76 = 129.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.71/399.76 = 129.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.71x = 399.76 × 129.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.71x = 51,748.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,748.93/266.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.03

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