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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.89, 399.99 and 120.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.89, 399.99 and 120.48 is: 180.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.89 : 399.99 = 120.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.89/399.99 = 120.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.89x = 399.99 × 120.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.89x = 48,191.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,191.25/266.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.57

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