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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.93, 398.90 and 70.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.93, 398.90 and 70.93 is: 106.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.93 : 398.90 = 70.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.93/398.90 = 70.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.93x = 398.90 × 70.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.93x = 28,293.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,293.98/265.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.40

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