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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.78, 400.14 and 127.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.78, 400.14 and 127.92 is: 191.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.78 : 400.14 = 127.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.78/400.14 = 127.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.78x = 400.14 × 127.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.78x = 51,185.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,185.91/266.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.87

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