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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.98, 400.47 and 93.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.98, 400.47 and 93.67 is: 140.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.98 : 400.47 = 93.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.98/400.47 = 93.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.98x = 400.47 × 93.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.98x = 37,512.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,512.02/266.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.51

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