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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266, 398.92 and 73.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266, 398.92 and 73.60 is: 110.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266 : 398.92 = 73.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266/398.92 = 73.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266x = 398.92 × 73.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266x = 29,360.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,360.51/266
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.38

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