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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.66, 400.07 and 84.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.66, 400.07 and 84.07 is: 126.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.66 : 400.07 = 84.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.66/400.07 = 84.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.66x = 400.07 × 84.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.66x = 33,634.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,634.60/266.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.13

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