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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.15, 398.93 and 135.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.15, 398.93 and 135.95 is: 203.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.15 : 398.93 = 135.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.15/398.93 = 135.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.15x = 398.93 × 135.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.15x = 54,231.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,231.86/266.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.76

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