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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.53, 399.74 and 95.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.53, 399.74 and 95.53 is: 143.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.53 : 399.74 = 95.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.53/399.74 = 95.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.53x = 399.74 × 95.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.53x = 38,186.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,186.68/266.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.27

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