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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.58, 400.05 and 122.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.58, 400.05 and 122.31 is: 183.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.58 : 400.05 = 122.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.58/400.05 = 122.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.58x = 400.05 × 122.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.58x = 48,930.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,930.12/266.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.55

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