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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.88, 400.02 and 129.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.88, 400.02 and 129.74 is: 194.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.88 : 400.02 = 129.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.88/400.02 = 129.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.88x = 400.02 × 129.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.88x = 51,898.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,898.59/266.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.46

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