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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.92, 397.33 and 72.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.92, 397.33 and 72.50 is: 108.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.92 : 397.33 = 72.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.92/397.33 = 72.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.92x = 397.33 × 72.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.92x = 28,806.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,806.43/264.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.74

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