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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.19, 397.63 and 91.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.19, 397.63 and 91.77 is: 137.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.19 : 397.63 = 91.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.19/397.63 = 91.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.19x = 397.63 × 91.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.19x = 36,490.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,490.51/265.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.60

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