Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.38, 399.57 and 74
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 266.38, 399.57 and 74 is: 111
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
266.38 : 399.57 = 74 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
266.38/399.57 = 74/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
266.38x = 399.57 × 74 - Step 4: Simplify right side
266.38x = 29,568.18 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 29,568.18/266.38 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 111
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