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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.37, 398.03 and 92.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.37, 398.03 and 92.01 is: 138.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.37 : 398.03 = 92.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.37/398.03 = 92.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.37x = 398.03 × 92.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.37x = 36,622.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,622.74/265.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.01

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