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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.37, 397.82 and 94.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.37, 397.82 and 94.33 is: 141.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.37 : 397.82 = 94.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.37/397.82 = 94.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.37x = 397.82 × 94.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.37x = 37,525.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,525.89/265.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.41

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