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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.86, 399.90 and 136.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.86, 399.90 and 136.67 is: 204.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.86 : 399.90 = 136.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.86/399.90 = 136.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.86x = 399.90 × 136.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.86x = 54,655.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,655.10/266.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.81

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