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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.63, 400.14 and 122.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.63, 400.14 and 122.40 is: 183.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.63 : 400.14 = 122.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.63/400.14 = 122.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.63x = 400.14 × 122.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.63x = 48,977.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,977.14/266.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.69

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