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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.56, 399.79 and 93.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.56, 399.79 and 93.22 is: 139.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.56 : 399.79 = 93.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.56/399.79 = 93.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.56x = 399.79 × 93.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.56x = 37,268.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,268.42/266.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.81

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