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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.95, 400.42 and 84.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.95, 400.42 and 84.35 is: 126.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.95 : 400.42 = 84.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.95/400.42 = 84.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.95x = 400.42 × 84.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.95x = 33,773.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,773.42/266.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.52

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