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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.72, 399.60 and 122.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.72, 399.60 and 122.13 is: 182.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.72 : 399.60 = 122.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.72/399.60 = 122.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.72x = 399.60 × 122.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.72x = 48,803.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,803.15/266.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.98

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