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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.04, 399.09 and 121.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.04, 399.09 and 121.74 is: 182.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.04 : 399.09 = 121.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.04/399.09 = 121.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.04x = 399.09 × 121.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.04x = 48,585.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,585.22/266.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.62

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