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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.77, 400.18 and 84.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.77, 400.18 and 84.16 is: 126.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.77 : 400.18 = 84.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.77/400.18 = 84.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.77x = 400.18 × 84.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.77x = 33,679.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,679.15/266.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.25

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