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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.95, 400.26 and 93.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.95, 400.26 and 93.54 is: 140.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.95 : 400.26 = 93.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.95/400.26 = 93.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.95x = 400.26 × 93.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.95x = 37,440.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,440.32/266.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.25

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