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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.08, 399.16 and 83.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.08, 399.16 and 83.45 is: 125.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.08 : 399.16 = 83.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.08/399.16 = 83.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.08x = 399.16 × 83.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.08x = 33,309.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,309.90/266.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.19

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