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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.10, 399.09 and 121.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.10, 399.09 and 121.68 is: 182.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.10 : 399.09 = 121.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.10/399.09 = 121.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.10x = 399.09 × 121.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.10x = 48,561.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,561.27/266.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.49

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