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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.29, 399.08 and 120.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.29, 399.08 and 120.09 is: 179.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.29 : 399.08 = 120.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.29/399.08 = 120.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.29x = 399.08 × 120.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.29x = 47,925.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,925.52/266.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.97

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