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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.35, 399.57 and 122.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.35, 399.57 and 122.02 is: 183.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.35 : 399.57 = 122.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.35/399.57 = 122.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.35x = 399.57 × 122.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.35x = 48,755.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,755.53/266.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.05

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