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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.90, 400 and 130

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.90, 400 and 130 is: 194.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.90 : 400 = 130 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.90/400 = 130/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.90x = 400 × 130
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.90x = 52,000
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,000/266.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.83

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