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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.73, 399.70 and 129.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.73, 399.70 and 129.62 is: 194.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.73 : 399.70 = 129.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.73/399.70 = 129.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.73x = 399.70 × 129.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.73x = 51,808.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,808.11/266.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.23

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