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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.25, 397.73 and 91.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.25, 397.73 and 91.82 is: 137.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.25 : 397.73 = 91.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.25/397.73 = 91.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.25x = 397.73 × 91.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.25x = 36,519.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,519.57/265.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.68

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