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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.73, 399.93 and 84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.73, 399.93 and 84 is: 125.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.73 : 399.93 = 84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.73/399.93 = 84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.73x = 399.93 × 84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.73x = 33,594.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,594.12/266.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.95

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