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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.55, 398.27 and 73.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.55, 398.27 and 73.13 is: 109.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.55 : 398.27 = 73.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.55/398.27 = 73.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.55x = 398.27 × 73.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.55x = 29,123.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,123.13/265.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.67

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