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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.32, 399.53 and 122.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.32, 399.53 and 122.05 is: 183.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.32 : 399.53 = 122.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.32/399.53 = 122.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.32x = 399.53 × 122.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.32x = 48,762.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,762.64/266.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.10

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