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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.88, 398.80 and 73.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.88, 398.80 and 73.52 is: 110.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.88 : 398.80 = 73.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.88/398.80 = 73.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.88x = 398.80 × 73.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.88x = 29,319.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,319.78/265.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.27

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