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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.05, 399 and 92.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.05, 399 and 92.71 is: 139.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.05 : 399 = 92.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.05/399 = 92.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.05x = 399 × 92.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.05x = 36,989.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,989.30/266.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.03

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