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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.71, 400 and 74.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.71, 400 and 74.29 is: 111.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.71 : 400 = 74.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.71/400 = 74.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.71x = 400 × 74.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.71x = 29,716.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,716.00/266.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.42

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