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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.57, 400.03 and 95.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.57, 400.03 and 95.57 is: 143.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.57 : 400.03 = 95.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.57/400.03 = 95.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.57x = 400.03 × 95.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.57x = 38,228.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,228.39/266.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.41

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