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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.89, 400.35 and 93.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.89, 400.35 and 93.55 is: 140.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.89 : 400.35 = 93.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.89/400.35 = 93.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.89x = 400.35 × 93.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.89x = 37,452.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,452.98/266.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.33

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