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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.73, 400.23 and 122.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.73, 400.23 and 122.43 is: 183.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.73 : 400.23 = 122.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.73/400.23 = 122.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.73x = 400.23 × 122.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.73x = 49,000.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,000.16/266.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.71

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