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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.09, 397.63 and 72.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.09, 397.63 and 72.72 is: 109.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.09 : 397.63 = 72.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.09/397.63 = 72.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.09x = 397.63 × 72.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.09x = 28,915.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,915.65/265.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.08

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