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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.49, 399.58 and 122.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.49, 399.58 and 122.13 is: 183.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.49 : 399.58 = 122.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.49/399.58 = 122.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.49x = 399.58 × 122.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.49x = 48,800.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,800.71/266.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.12

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