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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.20, 398.58 and 137.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.20, 398.58 and 137.32 is: 205.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.20 : 398.58 = 137.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.20/398.58 = 137.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.20x = 398.58 × 137.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.20x = 54,733.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,733.01/266.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.61

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