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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.40, 398.12 and 73.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.40, 398.12 and 73.02 is: 109.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.40 : 398.12 = 73.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.40/398.12 = 73.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.40x = 398.12 × 73.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.40x = 29,070.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,070.72/265.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.54

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