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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.64, 399.96 and 84.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.64, 399.96 and 84.02 is: 126.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.64 : 399.96 = 84.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.64/399.96 = 84.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.64x = 399.96 × 84.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.64x = 33,604.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,604.64/266.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.03

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