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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.14, 399.20 and 92.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.14, 399.20 and 92.80 is: 139.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.14 : 399.20 = 92.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.14/399.20 = 92.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.14x = 399.20 × 92.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.14x = 37,043.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,043.55/266.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.19

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