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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.68, 399.78 and 136.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.68, 399.78 and 136.50 is: 204.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.68 : 399.78 = 136.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.68/399.78 = 136.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.68x = 399.78 × 136.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.68x = 54,569.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,569.97/266.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.63

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