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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.02, 398.49 and 121.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.02, 398.49 and 121.30 is: 181.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.02 : 398.49 = 121.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.02/398.49 = 121.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.02x = 398.49 × 121.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.02x = 48,335.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,335.39/266.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.70

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