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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.63, 400.31 and 136.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.63, 400.31 and 136.72 is: 205.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.63 : 400.31 = 136.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.63/400.31 = 136.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.63x = 400.31 × 136.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.63x = 54,728.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,728.38/266.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.26

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