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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.98, 400.16 and 120.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.98, 400.16 and 120.84 is: 181.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.98 : 400.16 = 120.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.98/400.16 = 120.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.98x = 400.16 × 120.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.98x = 48,355.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,355.64/266.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.12

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