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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.49, 399.60 and 93.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.49, 399.60 and 93.09 is: 139.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.49 : 399.60 = 93.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.49/399.60 = 93.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.49x = 399.60 × 93.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.49x = 37,198.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,198.76/266.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.59

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