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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266, 398.99 and 90.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266, 398.99 and 90.32 is: 135.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266 : 398.99 = 90.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266/398.99 = 90.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266x = 398.99 × 90.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266x = 36,034.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,034.78/266
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.47

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