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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.46, 399.21 and 138.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.46, 399.21 and 138.30 is: 207.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.46 : 399.21 = 138.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.46/399.21 = 138.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.46x = 399.21 × 138.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.46x = 55,210.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,210.74/266.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.20

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