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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.11, 397.67 and 72.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.11, 397.67 and 72.74 is: 109.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.11 : 397.67 = 72.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.11/397.67 = 72.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.11x = 397.67 × 72.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.11x = 28,924.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,924.16/265.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.10

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