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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.03, 398.96 and 83.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.03, 398.96 and 83.42 is: 125.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.03 : 398.96 = 83.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.03/398.96 = 83.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.03x = 398.96 × 83.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.03x = 33,281.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,281.24/266.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.10

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