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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.69, 400.23 and 122.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.69, 400.23 and 122.51 is: 183.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.69 : 400.23 = 122.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.69/400.23 = 122.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.69x = 400.23 × 122.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.69x = 49,032.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,032.18/266.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.85

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