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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266, 399.18 and 137.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266, 399.18 and 137.75 is: 206.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266 : 399.18 = 137.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266/399.18 = 137.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266x = 399.18 × 137.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266x = 54,987.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,987.05/266
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.72

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