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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.05, 399.33 and 136.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.05, 399.33 and 136.14 is: 204.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.05 : 399.33 = 136.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.05/399.33 = 136.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.05x = 399.33 × 136.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.05x = 54,364.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,364.11/266.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.34

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