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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.83, 1,277.74 and 266.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.83, 1,277.74 and 266.82 is: 400.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.83 : 1,277.74 = 266.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.83/1,277.74 = 266.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.83x = 1,277.74 × 266.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.83x = 340,922.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,922.13/851.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.22

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