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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.31, 399.44 and 90.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.31, 399.44 and 90.59 is: 135.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.31 : 399.44 = 90.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.31/399.44 = 90.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.31x = 399.44 × 90.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.31x = 36,186.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,186.99/266.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.88

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