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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.16, 399.28 and 121.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.16, 399.28 and 121.92 is: 182.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.16 : 399.28 = 121.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.16/399.28 = 121.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.16x = 399.28 × 121.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.16x = 48,680.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,680.22/266.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.90

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