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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.19, 399.29 and 73.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.19, 399.29 and 73.81 is: 110.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.19 : 399.29 = 73.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.19/399.29 = 73.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.19x = 399.29 × 73.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.19x = 29,471.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,471.59/266.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.72

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