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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.90, 400.31 and 93.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.90, 400.31 and 93.48 is: 140.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.90 : 400.31 = 93.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.90/400.31 = 93.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.90x = 400.31 × 93.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.90x = 37,420.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,420.51/266.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.21

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