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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.68, 399.88 and 122.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.68, 399.88 and 122.12 is: 183.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.68 : 399.88 = 122.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.68/399.88 = 122.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.68x = 399.88 × 122.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.68x = 48,833.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,833.35/266.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.12

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