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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.26, 397.88 and 94.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.26, 397.88 and 94.26 is: 141.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.26 : 397.88 = 94.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.26/397.88 = 94.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.26x = 397.88 × 94.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.26x = 37,504.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,504.17/265.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.39

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