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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.03, 398.61 and 135.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.03, 398.61 and 135.85 is: 203.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.03 : 398.61 = 135.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.03/398.61 = 135.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.03x = 398.61 × 135.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.03x = 54,151.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,151.17/266.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.55

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