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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.48, 399.75 and 122.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.48, 399.75 and 122.24 is: 183.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.48 : 399.75 = 122.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.48/399.75 = 122.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.48x = 399.75 × 122.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.48x = 48,865.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,865.44/266.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.37

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