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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.08, 399.12 and 92.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.08, 399.12 and 92.76 is: 139.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.08 : 399.12 = 92.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.08/399.12 = 92.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.08x = 399.12 × 92.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.08x = 37,022.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,022.81/266.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.14

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