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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.13, 399.06 and 92.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.13, 399.06 and 92.79 is: 139.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.13 : 399.06 = 92.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.13/399.06 = 92.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.13x = 399.06 × 92.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.13x = 37,028.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,028.78/266.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.14

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