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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.82, 399.80 and 112.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.82, 399.80 and 112.62 is: 168.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.82 : 399.80 = 112.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.82/399.80 = 112.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.82x = 399.80 × 112.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.82x = 45,025.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,025.48/266.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.75

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