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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.71, 400.02 and 74.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.71, 400.02 and 74.35 is: 111.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.71 : 400.02 = 74.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.71/400.02 = 74.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.71x = 400.02 × 74.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.71x = 29,741.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,741.49/266.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.51

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