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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.85, 400.22 and 122.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.85, 400.22 and 122.43 is: 183.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.85 : 400.22 = 122.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.85/400.22 = 122.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.85x = 400.22 × 122.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.85x = 48,998.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,998.32/266.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.62

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