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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.28, 399.45 and 83.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.28, 399.45 and 83.68 is: 125.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.28 : 399.45 = 83.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.28/399.45 = 83.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.28x = 399.45 × 83.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.28x = 33,425.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,425.98/266.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.53

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