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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.63, 400.01 and 122.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.63, 400.01 and 122.45 is: 183.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.63 : 400.01 = 122.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.63/400.01 = 122.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.63x = 400.01 × 122.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.63x = 48,978.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,978.61/266.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.70

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