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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.78, 400.22 and 84.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.78, 400.22 and 84.17 is: 126.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.78 : 400.22 = 84.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.78/400.22 = 84.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.78x = 400.22 × 84.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.78x = 33,684.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,684.10/266.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.26

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