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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.33, 398.02 and 91.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.33, 398.02 and 91.97 is: 137.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.33 : 398.02 = 91.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.33/398.02 = 91.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.33x = 398.02 × 91.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.33x = 36,605.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,605.90/265.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.96

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