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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.10, 397.67 and 91.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.10, 397.67 and 91.67 is: 137.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.10 : 397.67 = 91.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.10/397.67 = 91.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.10x = 397.67 × 91.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.10x = 36,451.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,451.96/265.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.51

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