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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.56, 399.80 and 71.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.56, 399.80 and 71.57 is: 107.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.56 : 399.80 = 71.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.56/399.80 = 71.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.56x = 399.80 × 71.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.56x = 28,613.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,613.51/266.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.35

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