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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.69, 400.10 and 84.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.69, 400.10 and 84.11 is: 126.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.69 : 400.10 = 84.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.69/400.10 = 84.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.69x = 400.10 × 84.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.69x = 33,649.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,649.99/266.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.18

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