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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.30, 397.92 and 91.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.30, 397.92 and 91.96 is: 137.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.30 : 397.92 = 91.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.30/397.92 = 91.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.30x = 397.92 × 91.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.30x = 36,592.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,592.72/265.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.93

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