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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.62, 399.89 and 71.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.62, 399.89 and 71.63 is: 107.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.62 : 399.89 = 71.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.62/399.89 = 71.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.62x = 399.89 × 71.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.62x = 28,645.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,645.30/266.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.44

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