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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.33, 397.95 and 72.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.33, 397.95 and 72.91 is: 109.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.33 : 397.95 = 72.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.33/397.95 = 72.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.33x = 397.95 × 72.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.33x = 29,012.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,012.18/265.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.35

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