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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.74, 400.03 and 93.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.74, 400.03 and 93.40 is: 140.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.74 : 400.03 = 93.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.74/400.03 = 93.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.74x = 400.03 × 93.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.74x = 37,362.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,362.34/266.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.07

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