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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.94, 400.06 and 136.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.94, 400.06 and 136.83 is: 205.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.94 : 400.06 = 136.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.94/400.06 = 136.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.94x = 400.06 × 136.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.94x = 54,738.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,738.37/266.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.06

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