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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.60, 400.38 and 138.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.60, 400.38 and 138.44 is: 207.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.60 : 400.38 = 138.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.60/400.38 = 138.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.60x = 400.38 × 138.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.60x = 55,428.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,428.61/266.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.91

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