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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.11, 399.22 and 83.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.11, 399.22 and 83.52 is: 125.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.11 : 399.22 = 83.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.11/399.22 = 83.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.11x = 399.22 × 83.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.11x = 33,342.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,342.65/266.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.30

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