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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.19, 1,276.87 and 266.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.19, 1,276.87 and 266.21 is: 399.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.19 : 1,276.87 = 266.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.19/1,276.87 = 266.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.19x = 1,276.87 × 266.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.19x = 339,915.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,915.56/851.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.34

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