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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.07, 399.08 and 83.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.07, 399.08 and 83.43 is: 125.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.07 : 399.08 = 83.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.07/399.08 = 83.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.07x = 399.08 × 83.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.07x = 33,294.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,294.98/266.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.14

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