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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.43, 396.66 and 72.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.43, 396.66 and 72.07 is: 108.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.43 : 396.66 = 72.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.43/396.66 = 72.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.43x = 396.66 × 72.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.43x = 28,587.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,587.29/264.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.11

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