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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.29, 399.43 and 92.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.29, 399.43 and 92.91 is: 139.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.29 : 399.43 = 92.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.29/399.43 = 92.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.29x = 399.43 × 92.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.29x = 37,112.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,112.66/266.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.37

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