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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.46, 399.69 and 120.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.46, 399.69 and 120.21 is: 180.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.46 : 399.69 = 120.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.46/399.69 = 120.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.46x = 399.69 × 120.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.46x = 48,046.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,046.73/266.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.32

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