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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.22, 399.30 and 92.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.22, 399.30 and 92.88 is: 139.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.22 : 399.30 = 92.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.22/399.30 = 92.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.22x = 399.30 × 92.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.22x = 37,086.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,086.64/266.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.31

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