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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.05, 398.94 and 136.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.05, 398.94 and 136.03 is: 203.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.05 : 398.94 = 136.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.05/398.94 = 136.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.05x = 398.94 × 136.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.05x = 54,267.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,267.81/266.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.98

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