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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.89, 400.12 and 122.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.89, 400.12 and 122.71 is: 183.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.89 : 400.12 = 122.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.89/400.12 = 122.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.89x = 400.12 × 122.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.89x = 49,096.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,096.72/266.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.96

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