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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.84, 400 and 122.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.84, 400 and 122.36 is: 183.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.84 : 400 = 122.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.84/400 = 122.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.84x = 400 × 122.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.84x = 48,944
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,944/266.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.42

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