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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.68, 399.57 and 122.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.68, 399.57 and 122.23 is: 183.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.68 : 399.57 = 122.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.68/399.57 = 122.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.68x = 399.57 × 122.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.68x = 48,839.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,839.44/266.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.14

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