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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.54, 399.69 and 136.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.54, 399.69 and 136.61 is: 204.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.54 : 399.69 = 136.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.54/399.69 = 136.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.54x = 399.69 × 136.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.54x = 54,599.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,599.65/266.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.85

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