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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.63, 399.94 and 74.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.63, 399.94 and 74.25 is: 111.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.63 : 399.94 = 74.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.63/399.94 = 74.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.63x = 399.94 × 74.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.63x = 29,695.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,695.36/266.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.38

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