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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.72, 400.13 and 122.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.72, 400.13 and 122.45 is: 183.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.72 : 400.13 = 122.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.72/400.13 = 122.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.72x = 400.13 × 122.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.72x = 48,993.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,993.31/266.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.69

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