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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.88, 400.29 and 71.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.88, 400.29 and 71.90 is: 107.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.88 : 400.29 = 71.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.88/400.29 = 71.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.88x = 400.29 × 71.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.88x = 28,780.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,780.78/266.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.84

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