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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.50, 399.93 and 138.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.50, 399.93 and 138.25 is: 207.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.50 : 399.93 = 138.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.50/399.93 = 138.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.50x = 399.93 × 138.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.50x = 55,290.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,290.32/266.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.47

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