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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.04, 397.52 and 91.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.04, 397.52 and 91.70 is: 137.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.04 : 397.52 = 91.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.04/397.52 = 91.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.04x = 397.52 × 91.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.04x = 36,453.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,453.81/265.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.54

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