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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.96, 400.18 and 93.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.96, 400.18 and 93.50 is: 140.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.96 : 400.18 = 93.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.96/400.18 = 93.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.96x = 400.18 × 93.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.96x = 37,414.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,414.60/266.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.15

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