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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.63, 400.05 and 93.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.63, 400.05 and 93.31 is: 140.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.63 : 400.05 = 93.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.63/400.05 = 93.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.63x = 400.05 × 93.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.63x = 37,328.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,328.51/266.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.00

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