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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.08, 399.08 and 121.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.08, 399.08 and 121.78 is: 182.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.08 : 399.08 = 121.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.08/399.08 = 121.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.08x = 399.08 × 121.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.08x = 48,599.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,599.96/266.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.65

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