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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.96, 399.80 and 136.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.96, 399.80 and 136.62 is: 204.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.96 : 399.80 = 136.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.96/399.80 = 136.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.96x = 399.80 × 136.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.96x = 54,621.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,621.02/266.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.60

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