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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.76, 399.90 and 93.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.76, 399.90 and 93.32 is: 139.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.76 : 399.90 = 93.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.76/399.90 = 93.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.76x = 399.90 × 93.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.76x = 37,318.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,318.52/266.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.90

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