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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.05, 399.08 and 90.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.05, 399.08 and 90.37 is: 135.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.05 : 399.08 = 90.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.05/399.08 = 90.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.05x = 399.08 × 90.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.05x = 36,062.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,062.83/266.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.55

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