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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.18, 399.30 and 121.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.18, 399.30 and 121.88 is: 182.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.18 : 399.30 = 121.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.18/399.30 = 121.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.18x = 399.30 × 121.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.18x = 48,664.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,664.69/266.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.83

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