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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.13, 398.97 and 92.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.13, 398.97 and 92.69 is: 138.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.13 : 398.97 = 92.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.13/398.97 = 92.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.13x = 398.97 × 92.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.13x = 36,980.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,980.07/266.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.95

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