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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.84, 400.47 and 136.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.84, 400.47 and 136.92 is: 205.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.84 : 400.47 = 136.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.84/400.47 = 136.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.84x = 400.47 × 136.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.84x = 54,832.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,832.35/266.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.49

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