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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.24, 397.86 and 92.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.24, 397.86 and 92.04 is: 138.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.24 : 397.86 = 92.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.24/397.86 = 92.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.24x = 397.86 × 92.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.24x = 36,617.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,617.05/265.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.05

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