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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.24, 398.84 and 135.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.24, 398.84 and 135.92 is: 203.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.24 : 398.84 = 135.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.24/398.84 = 135.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.24x = 398.84 × 135.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.24x = 54,210.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,210.33/266.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.61

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