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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.73, 400.28 and 122.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.73, 400.28 and 122.55 is: 183.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.73 : 400.28 = 122.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.73/400.28 = 122.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.73x = 400.28 × 122.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.73x = 49,053.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,053.70/266.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.91

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