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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.91, 400.38 and 74.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.91, 400.38 and 74.54 is: 111.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.91 : 400.38 = 74.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.91/400.38 = 74.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.91x = 400.38 × 74.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.91x = 29,842.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,842.32/266.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.81

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