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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.94, 400.34 and 93.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.94, 400.34 and 93.56 is: 140.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.94 : 400.34 = 93.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.94/400.34 = 93.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.94x = 400.34 × 93.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.94x = 37,455.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,455.81/266.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.32

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