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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.72, 400.16 and 122.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.72, 400.16 and 122.56 is: 183.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.72 : 400.16 = 122.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.72/400.16 = 122.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.72x = 400.16 × 122.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.72x = 49,043.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,043.61/266.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.88

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