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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.12, 397.44 and 94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.12, 397.44 and 94 is: 140.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.12 : 397.44 = 94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.12/397.44 = 94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.12x = 397.44 × 94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.12x = 37,359.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,359.36/265.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.91

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