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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.67, 400.19 and 136.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.67, 400.19 and 136.67 is: 205.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.67 : 400.19 = 136.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.67/400.19 = 136.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.67x = 400.19 × 136.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.67x = 54,691.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,691.28/266.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.09

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