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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.61, 399.68 and 93.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.61, 399.68 and 93.14 is: 139.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.61 : 399.68 = 93.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.61/399.68 = 93.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.61x = 399.68 × 93.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.61x = 37,226.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,226.20/266.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.63

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