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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.75, 398.63 and 73.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.75, 398.63 and 73.38 is: 110.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.75 : 398.63 = 73.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.75/398.63 = 73.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.75x = 398.63 × 73.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.75x = 29,251.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,251.47/265.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.07

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