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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.42, 398.08 and 73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.42, 398.08 and 73 is: 109.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.42 : 398.08 = 73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.42/398.08 = 73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.42x = 398.08 × 73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.42x = 29,059.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,059.84/265.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.49

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