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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.57, 399.84 and 74.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.57, 399.84 and 74.20 is: 111.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.57 : 399.84 = 74.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.57/399.84 = 74.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.57x = 399.84 × 74.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.57x = 29,668.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,668.13/266.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.30

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