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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.28, 399.38 and 92.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.28, 399.38 and 92.92 is: 139.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.28 : 399.38 = 92.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.28/399.38 = 92.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.28x = 399.38 × 92.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.28x = 37,110.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,110.39/266.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.37

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