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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.58, 399.78 and 93.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.58, 399.78 and 93.21 is: 139.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.58 : 399.78 = 93.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.58/399.78 = 93.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.58x = 399.78 × 93.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.58x = 37,261.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,261.26/266.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.78

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