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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.96, 399.99 and 130.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.96, 399.99 and 130.07 is: 194.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.96 : 399.99 = 130.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.96/399.99 = 130.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.96x = 399.99 × 130.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.96x = 52,026.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,026.70/266.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.89

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