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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.09, 399.11 and 73.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.09, 399.11 and 73.71 is: 110.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.09 : 399.11 = 73.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.09/399.11 = 73.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.09x = 399.11 × 73.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.09x = 29,418.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,418.03/266.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.56

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