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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.86, 400.36 and 84.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.86, 400.36 and 84.25 is: 126.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.86 : 400.36 = 84.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.86/400.36 = 84.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.86x = 400.36 × 84.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.86x = 33,729.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,729.91/266.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.40

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