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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266, 398.70 and 135.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266, 398.70 and 135.64 is: 203.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266 : 398.70 = 135.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266/398.70 = 135.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266x = 398.70 × 135.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266x = 54,077.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,077.67/266
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.30

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