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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.97, 400.48 and 74.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.97, 400.48 and 74.59 is: 111.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.97 : 400.48 = 74.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.97/400.48 = 74.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.97x = 400.48 × 74.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.97x = 29,871.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,871.80/266.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.89

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