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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.07, 397.46 and 89.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.07, 397.46 and 89.32 is: 133.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.07 : 397.46 = 89.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.07/397.46 = 89.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.07x = 397.46 × 89.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.07x = 35,500.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,500.60/265.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.93

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