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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.70, 400.12 and 93.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.70, 400.12 and 93.38 is: 140.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.70 : 400.12 = 93.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.70/400.12 = 93.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.70x = 400.12 × 93.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.70x = 37,362.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,362.62/266.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.09

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