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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.32, 397.98 and 72.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.32, 397.98 and 72.95 is: 109.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.32 : 397.98 = 72.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.32/397.98 = 72.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.32x = 397.98 × 72.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.32x = 29,030.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,030.65/265.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.42

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