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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.65, 399.84 and 136.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.65, 399.84 and 136.51 is: 204.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.65 : 399.84 = 136.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.65/399.84 = 136.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.65x = 399.84 × 136.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.65x = 54,582.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,582.16/266.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.70

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