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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.16, 399.40 and 136.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.16, 399.40 and 136.08 is: 204.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.16 : 399.40 = 136.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.16/399.40 = 136.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.16x = 399.40 × 136.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.16x = 54,350.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,350.35/266.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.20

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