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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.09, 398.75 and 134.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.09, 398.75 and 134.14 is: 201.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.09 : 398.75 = 134.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.09/398.75 = 134.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.09x = 398.75 × 134.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.09x = 53,486.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,486.53/266.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.01

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