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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.64, 398.44 and 73.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.64, 398.44 and 73.26 is: 109.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.64 : 398.44 = 73.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.64/398.44 = 73.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.64x = 398.44 × 73.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.64x = 29,189.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,189.71/265.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.88

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