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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.10, 397.65 and 72.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.10, 397.65 and 72.73 is: 109.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.10 : 397.65 = 72.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.10/397.65 = 72.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.10x = 397.65 × 72.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.10x = 28,919.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,919.10/265.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.09

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