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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.33, 398.03 and 92.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.33, 398.03 and 92.06 is: 138.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.33 : 398.03 = 92.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.33/398.03 = 92.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.33x = 398.03 × 92.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.33x = 36,642.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,642.64/265.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.10

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