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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.78, 400.23 and 129.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.78, 400.23 and 129.89 is: 194.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.78 : 400.23 = 129.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.78/400.23 = 129.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.78x = 400.23 × 129.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.78x = 51,983.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,983.87/266.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.86

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