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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.34, 1,276.64 and 266.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.34, 1,276.64 and 266.20 is: 399.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.34 : 1,276.64 = 266.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.34/1,276.64 = 266.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.34x = 1,276.64 × 266.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.34x = 339,841.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,841.57/851.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.18

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