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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.56, 399.84 and 74.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.56, 399.84 and 74.19 is: 111.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.56 : 399.84 = 74.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.56/399.84 = 74.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.56x = 399.84 × 74.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.56x = 29,664.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,664.13/266.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.29

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