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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.94, 400.44 and 84.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.94, 400.44 and 84.30 is: 126.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.94 : 400.44 = 84.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.94/400.44 = 84.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.94x = 400.44 × 84.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.94x = 33,757.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,757.09/266.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.46

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