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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.46, 399.71 and 74.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.46, 399.71 and 74.08 is: 111.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.46 : 399.71 = 74.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.46/399.71 = 74.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.46x = 399.71 × 74.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.46x = 29,610.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,610.52/266.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.13

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