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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.72, 400.12 and 84.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.72, 400.12 and 84.13 is: 126.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.72 : 400.12 = 84.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.72/400.12 = 84.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.72x = 400.12 × 84.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.72x = 33,661.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,661.79/266.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.21

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