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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.97, 400.30 and 93.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.97, 400.30 and 93.57 is: 140.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.97 : 400.30 = 93.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.97/400.30 = 93.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.97x = 400.30 × 93.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.97x = 37,456.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,456.07/266.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.30

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