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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.23, 399.42 and 83.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.23, 399.42 and 83.62 is: 125.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.23 : 399.42 = 83.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.23/399.42 = 83.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.23x = 399.42 × 83.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.23x = 33,399.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,399.50/266.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.45

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