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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.15, 399.07 and 136.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.15, 399.07 and 136.00 is: 203.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.15 : 399.07 = 136.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.15/399.07 = 136.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.15x = 399.07 × 136.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.15x = 54,270.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,270.84/266.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.91

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