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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.31, 397.80 and 91.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.31, 397.80 and 91.97 is: 137.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.31 : 397.80 = 91.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.31/397.80 = 91.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.31x = 397.80 × 91.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.31x = 36,585.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,585.17/265.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.89

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