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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.76, 400.25 and 129.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.76, 400.25 and 129.81 is: 194.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.76 : 400.25 = 129.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.76/400.25 = 129.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.76x = 400.25 × 129.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.76x = 51,954.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,954.61/266.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.76

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