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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.02, 399.09 and 83.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.02, 399.09 and 83.44 is: 125.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.02 : 399.09 = 83.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.02/399.09 = 83.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.02x = 399.09 × 83.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.02x = 33,300.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,300.07/266.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.18

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