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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.66, 399.54 and 122.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.66, 399.54 and 122.18 is: 183.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.66 : 399.54 = 122.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.66/399.54 = 122.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.66x = 399.54 × 122.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.66x = 48,815.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,815.80/266.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.06

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