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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.97, 400.16 and 129.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.97, 400.16 and 129.71 is: 194.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.97 : 400.16 = 129.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.97/400.16 = 129.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.97x = 400.16 × 129.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.97x = 51,902.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,902.10/266.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.41

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