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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.89, 400.39 and 84.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.89, 400.39 and 84.29 is: 126.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.89 : 400.39 = 84.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.89/400.39 = 84.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.89x = 400.39 × 84.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.89x = 33,746.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,746.66/266.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.45

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