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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.76, 400.10 and 129.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.76, 400.10 and 129.77 is: 194.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.76 : 400.10 = 129.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.76/400.10 = 129.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.76x = 400.10 × 129.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.76x = 51,920.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,920.33/266.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.63

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