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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.80, 400.26 and 136.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.80, 400.26 and 136.88 is: 205.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.80 : 400.26 = 136.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.80/400.26 = 136.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.80x = 400.26 × 136.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.80x = 54,787.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,787.59/266.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.35

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