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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.28, 399.42 and 118.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.28, 399.42 and 118.02 is: 177.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.28 : 399.42 = 118.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.28/399.42 = 118.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.28x = 399.42 × 118.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.28x = 47,139.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,139.55/266.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.03

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