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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.09, 399.12 and 179.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.09, 399.12 and 179.99 is: 269.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.09 : 399.12 = 179.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.09/399.12 = 179.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.09x = 399.12 × 179.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.09x = 71,835.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,835.61/266.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.96

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