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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.42, 399 and 121.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.42, 399 and 121.88 is: 182.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.42 : 399 = 121.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.42/399 = 121.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.42x = 399 × 121.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.42x = 48,630.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,630.12/266.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.53

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