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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.25, 399.39 and 83.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.25, 399.39 and 83.77 is: 125.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.25 : 399.39 = 83.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.25/399.39 = 83.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.25x = 399.39 × 83.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.25x = 33,456.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,456.90/266.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.66

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