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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.26, 399.39 and 83.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.26, 399.39 and 83.67 is: 125.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.26 : 399.39 = 83.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.26/399.39 = 83.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.26x = 399.39 × 83.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.26x = 33,416.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,416.96/266.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.51

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