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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.49, 399.79 and 93.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.49, 399.79 and 93.14 is: 139.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.49 : 399.79 = 93.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.49/399.79 = 93.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.49x = 399.79 × 93.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.49x = 37,238.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,238.09/266.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.74

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