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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.01, 397.42 and 91.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.01, 397.42 and 91.74 is: 137.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.01 : 397.42 = 91.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.01/397.42 = 91.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.01x = 397.42 × 91.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.01x = 36,459.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,459.08/265.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.57

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