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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.41, 399.44 and 136.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.41, 399.44 and 136.46 is: 204.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.41 : 399.44 = 136.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.41/399.44 = 136.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.41x = 399.44 × 136.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.41x = 54,507.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,507.58/266.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.60

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