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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.72, 399.97 and 93.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.72, 399.97 and 93.33 is: 139.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.72 : 399.97 = 93.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.72/399.97 = 93.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.72x = 399.97 × 93.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.72x = 37,330.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,330.24/266.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.96

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