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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.66, 398.49 and 73.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.66, 398.49 and 73.28 is: 109.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.66 : 398.49 = 73.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.66/398.49 = 73.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.66x = 398.49 × 73.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.66x = 29,202.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,202.34/265.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.92

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