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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.99, 400.38 and 93.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.99, 400.38 and 93.62 is: 140.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.99 : 400.38 = 93.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.99/400.38 = 93.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.99x = 400.38 × 93.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.99x = 37,481.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,481.57/266.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.39

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