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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.87, 400.07 and 95.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.87, 400.07 and 95.83 is: 143.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.87 : 400.07 = 95.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.87/400.07 = 95.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.87x = 400.07 × 95.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.87x = 38,338.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,338.23/266.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.66

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