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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.07, 399.06 and 119.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.07, 399.06 and 119.76 is: 179.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.07 : 399.06 = 119.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.07/399.06 = 119.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.07x = 399.06 × 119.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.07x = 47,791.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,791.43/266.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.62

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