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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.29, 399.07 and 121.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.29, 399.07 and 121.75 is: 182.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.29 : 399.07 = 121.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.29/399.07 = 121.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.29x = 399.07 × 121.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.29x = 48,586.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,586.77/266.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.46

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