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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.82, 400.35 and 129.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.82, 400.35 and 129.87 is: 194.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.82 : 400.35 = 129.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.82/400.35 = 129.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.82x = 400.35 × 129.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.82x = 51,992.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,992.22/266.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.86

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