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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.96, 400.11 and 129.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.96, 400.11 and 129.80 is: 194.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.96 : 400.11 = 129.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.96/400.11 = 129.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.96x = 400.11 × 129.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.96x = 51,932.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,932.28/266.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.54

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