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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.38, 399.60 and 120.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.38, 399.60 and 120.11 is: 180.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.38 : 399.60 = 120.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.38/399.60 = 120.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.38x = 399.60 × 120.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.38x = 47,993.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,993.96/266.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.17

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