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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.68, 399.95 and 74.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.68, 399.95 and 74.26 is: 111.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.68 : 399.95 = 74.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.68/399.95 = 74.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.68x = 399.95 × 74.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.68x = 29,700.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,700.29/266.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.37

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