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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.39, 398.05 and 73.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.39, 398.05 and 73.03 is: 109.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.39 : 398.05 = 73.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.39/398.05 = 73.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.39x = 398.05 × 73.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.39x = 29,069.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,069.59/265.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.54

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