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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.23, 399.48 and 121.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.23, 399.48 and 121.93 is: 182.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.23 : 399.48 = 121.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.23/399.48 = 121.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.23x = 399.48 × 121.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.23x = 48,708.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,708.60/266.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.96

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