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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.08, 397.68 and 72.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.08, 397.68 and 72.72 is: 109.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.08 : 397.68 = 72.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.08/397.68 = 72.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.08x = 397.68 × 72.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.08x = 28,919.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,919.29/265.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.10

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