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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.48, 399.73 and 74.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.48, 399.73 and 74.11 is: 111.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.48 : 399.73 = 74.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.48/399.73 = 74.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.48x = 399.73 × 74.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.48x = 29,623.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,623.69/266.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.16

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