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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.71, 400.02 and 93.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.71, 400.02 and 93.38 is: 140.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.71 : 400.02 = 93.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.71/400.02 = 93.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.71x = 400.02 × 93.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.71x = 37,352.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,352.40/266.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.05

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