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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.87, 400.26 and 84.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.87, 400.26 and 84.22 is: 126.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.87 : 400.26 = 84.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.87/400.26 = 84.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.87x = 400.26 × 84.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.87x = 33,707.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,707.47/266.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.31

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