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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.40, 399.50 and 93.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.40, 399.50 and 93.02 is: 139.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.40 : 399.50 = 93.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.40/399.50 = 93.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.40x = 399.50 × 93.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.40x = 37,161.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,161.49/266.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.50

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