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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.72, 398.61 and 73.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.72, 398.61 and 73.35 is: 110.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.72 : 398.61 = 73.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.72/398.61 = 73.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.72x = 398.61 × 73.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.72x = 29,235.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,235.87/265.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.03

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