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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.20, 399.30 and 122.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.20, 399.30 and 122.20 is: 183.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.20 : 399.30 = 122.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.20/399.30 = 122.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.20x = 399.30 × 122.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.20x = 48,794.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,794.46/266.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.30

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