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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.06, 399.04 and 92.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.06, 399.04 and 92.72 is: 139.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.06 : 399.04 = 92.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.06/399.04 = 92.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.06x = 399.04 × 92.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.06x = 36,998.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,998.99/266.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.06

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