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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.09, 397.58 and 72.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.09, 397.58 and 72.71 is: 109.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.09 : 397.58 = 72.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.09/397.58 = 72.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.09x = 397.58 × 72.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.09x = 28,908.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,908.04/265.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.05

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