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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.83, 400.26 and 71.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.83, 400.26 and 71.82 is: 107.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.83 : 400.26 = 71.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.83/400.26 = 71.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.83x = 400.26 × 71.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.83x = 28,746.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,746.67/266.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.73

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