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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.87, 400.23 and 74.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.87, 400.23 and 74.45 is: 111.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.87 : 400.23 = 74.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.87/400.23 = 74.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.87x = 400.23 × 74.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.87x = 29,795.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,795.12/266.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.65

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