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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.13, 399.25 and 95.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.13, 399.25 and 95.13 is: 142.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.13 : 399.25 = 95.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.13/399.25 = 95.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.13x = 399.25 × 95.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.13x = 37,980.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,980.65/266.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.71

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