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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.01, 398.73 and 94.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.01, 398.73 and 94.89 is: 142.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.01 : 398.73 = 94.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.01/398.73 = 94.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.01x = 398.73 × 94.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.01x = 37,835.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,835.49/266.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.23

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