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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.04, 397.12 and 91.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.04, 397.12 and 91.61 is: 137.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.04 : 397.12 = 91.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.04/397.12 = 91.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.04x = 397.12 × 91.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.04x = 36,380.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,380.93/265.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.26

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