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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.41, 399.46 and 121.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.41, 399.46 and 121.99 is: 182.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.41 : 399.46 = 121.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.41/399.46 = 121.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.41x = 399.46 × 121.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.41x = 48,730.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,730.13/266.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.91

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