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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.93, 392.90 and 66.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.93, 392.90 and 66.93 is: 100.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.93 : 392.90 = 66.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.93/392.90 = 66.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.93x = 392.90 × 66.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.93x = 26,296.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,296.46/261.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.40

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