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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.73, 400.01 and 93.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.73, 400.01 and 93.39 is: 140.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.73 : 400.01 = 93.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.73/400.01 = 93.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.73x = 400.01 × 93.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.73x = 37,354.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,354.97/266.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.05

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