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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.67, 399.96 and 74.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.67, 399.96 and 74.25 is: 111.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.67 : 399.96 = 74.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.67/399.96 = 74.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.67x = 399.96 × 74.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.67x = 29,697.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,697.03/266.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.36

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