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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.33, 399.56 and 83.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.33, 399.56 and 83.72 is: 125.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.33 : 399.56 = 83.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.33/399.56 = 83.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.33x = 399.56 × 83.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.33x = 33,450.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,450.74/266.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.60

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