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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.28, 399.39 and 121.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.28, 399.39 and 121.95 is: 182.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.28 : 399.39 = 121.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.28/399.39 = 121.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.28x = 399.39 × 121.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.28x = 48,705.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,705.61/266.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.91

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