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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.32, 398.03 and 92.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.32, 398.03 and 92.03 is: 138.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.32 : 398.03 = 92.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.32/398.03 = 92.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.32x = 398.03 × 92.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.32x = 36,628.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,628.25/265.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.05

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