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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.46, 399.76 and 136.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.46, 399.76 and 136.35 is: 204.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.46 : 399.76 = 136.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.46/399.76 = 136.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.46x = 399.76 × 136.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.46x = 54,506.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,506.94/266.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.56

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