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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.37, 399.53 and 93.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.37, 399.53 and 93.01 is: 139.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.37 : 399.53 = 93.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.37/399.53 = 93.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.37x = 399.53 × 93.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.37x = 37,160.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,160.29/266.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.51

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