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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.84, 400.26 and 84.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.84, 400.26 and 84.23 is: 126.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.84 : 400.26 = 84.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.84/400.26 = 84.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.84x = 400.26 × 84.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.84x = 33,711.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,711.90/266.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.34

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