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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.28, 399.28 and 92.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.28, 399.28 and 92.91 is: 139.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.28 : 399.28 = 92.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.28/399.28 = 92.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.28x = 399.28 × 92.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.28x = 37,097.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,097.10/266.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.32

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