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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.17, 399.24 and 92.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.17, 399.24 and 92.92 is: 139.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.17 : 399.24 = 92.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.17/399.24 = 92.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.17x = 399.24 × 92.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.17x = 37,097.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,097.38/266.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.37

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