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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.46, 399.56 and 83.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.46, 399.56 and 83.78 is: 125.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.46 : 399.56 = 83.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.46/399.56 = 83.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.46x = 399.56 × 83.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.46x = 33,475.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,475.14/266.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.63

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