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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.08, 399.04 and 83.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.08, 399.04 and 83.52 is: 125.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.08 : 399.04 = 83.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.08/399.04 = 83.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.08x = 399.04 × 83.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.08x = 33,327.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,327.82/266.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.25

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