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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.70, 399.78 and 122.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.70, 399.78 and 122.34 is: 183.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.70 : 399.78 = 122.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.70/399.78 = 122.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.70x = 399.78 × 122.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.70x = 48,909.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,909.09/266.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.39

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