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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.29, 399.53 and 92.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.29, 399.53 and 92.97 is: 139.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.29 : 399.53 = 92.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.29/399.53 = 92.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.29x = 399.53 × 92.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.29x = 37,144.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,144.30/266.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.49

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