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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.19, 399.25 and 92.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.19, 399.25 and 92.84 is: 139.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.19 : 399.25 = 92.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.19/399.25 = 92.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.19x = 399.25 × 92.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.19x = 37,067.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,067.17/266.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.25

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