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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.91, 400.51 and 122.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.91, 400.51 and 122.63 is: 184.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.91 : 400.51 = 122.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.91/400.51 = 122.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.91x = 400.51 × 122.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.91x = 49,112.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,112.69/266.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.01

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