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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.34, 398.04 and 92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.34, 398.04 and 92 is: 138.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.34 : 398.04 = 92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.34/398.04 = 92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.34x = 398.04 × 92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.34x = 36,619.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,619.68/265.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.01

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