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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.53, 399.72 and 93.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.53, 399.72 and 93.19 is: 139.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.53 : 399.72 = 93.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.53/399.72 = 93.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.53x = 399.72 × 93.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.53x = 37,249.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,249.91/266.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.76

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