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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.16, 397.74 and 72.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.16, 397.74 and 72.79 is: 109.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.16 : 397.74 = 72.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.16/397.74 = 72.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.16x = 397.74 × 72.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.16x = 28,951.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,951.49/265.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.19

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