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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.28, 399.26 and 121.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.28, 399.26 and 121.86 is: 182.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.28 : 399.26 = 121.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.28/399.26 = 121.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.28x = 399.26 × 121.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.28x = 48,653.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,653.82/266.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.72

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