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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.43, 399.68 and 93.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.43, 399.68 and 93.12 is: 139.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.43 : 399.68 = 93.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.43/399.68 = 93.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.43x = 399.68 × 93.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.43x = 37,217.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,217.11/266.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.69

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