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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.22, 399.36 and 73.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.22, 399.36 and 73.85 is: 110.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.22 : 399.36 = 73.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.22/399.36 = 73.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.22x = 399.36 × 73.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.22x = 29,490.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,490.55/266.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.78

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