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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.19, 397.70 and 89.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.19, 397.70 and 89.46 is: 134.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.19 : 397.70 = 89.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.19/397.70 = 89.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.19x = 397.70 × 89.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.19x = 35,576.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,576.25/265.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.16

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