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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.87, 400.31 and 74.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.87, 400.31 and 74.49 is: 111.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.87 : 400.31 = 74.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.87/400.31 = 74.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.87x = 400.31 × 74.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.87x = 29,818.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,818.72/266.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.74

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