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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.82, 400.21 and 136.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.82, 400.21 and 136.81 is: 205.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.82 : 400.21 = 136.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.82/400.21 = 136.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.82x = 400.21 × 136.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.82x = 54,752.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,752.73/266.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.20

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