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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.97, 400.36 and 93.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.97, 400.36 and 93.60 is: 140.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.97 : 400.36 = 93.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.97/400.36 = 93.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.97x = 400.36 × 93.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.97x = 37,473.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,473.70/266.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.37

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