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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.95, 400.45 and 93.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.95, 400.45 and 93.62 is: 140.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.95 : 400.45 = 93.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.95/400.45 = 93.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.95x = 400.45 × 93.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.95x = 37,487.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,487.89/266.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.43

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