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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.76, 399.51 and 129.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.76, 399.51 and 129.90 is: 194.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.76 : 399.51 = 129.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.76/399.51 = 129.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.76x = 399.51 × 129.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.76x = 51,896.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,896.35/266.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.54

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