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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.61, 399.81 and 93.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.61, 399.81 and 93.24 is: 139.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.61 : 399.81 = 93.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.61/399.81 = 93.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.61x = 399.81 × 93.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.61x = 37,278.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,278.28/266.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.82

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