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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.28, 399.44 and 92.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.28, 399.44 and 92.93 is: 139.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.28 : 399.44 = 92.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.28/399.44 = 92.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.28x = 399.44 × 92.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.28x = 37,120.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,120.44/266.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.40

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