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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.54, 399.90 and 120.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.54, 399.90 and 120.40 is: 180.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.54 : 399.90 = 120.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.54/399.90 = 120.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.54x = 399.90 × 120.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.54x = 48,147.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,147.96/266.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.64

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