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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.75, 400.13 and 95.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.75, 400.13 and 95.75 is: 143.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.75 : 400.13 = 95.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.75/400.13 = 95.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.75x = 400.13 × 95.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.75x = 38,312.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,312.45/266.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.63

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