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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.85, 400.27 and 84.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.85, 400.27 and 84.24 is: 126.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.85 : 400.27 = 84.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.85/400.27 = 84.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.85x = 400.27 × 84.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.85x = 33,718.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,718.74/266.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.36

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