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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.25, 399.41 and 122.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.25, 399.41 and 122.07 is: 183.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.25 : 399.41 = 122.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.25/399.41 = 122.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.25x = 399.41 × 122.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.25x = 48,755.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,755.37/266.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.12

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