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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.40, 397.86 and 94.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.40, 397.86 and 94.36 is: 141.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.40 : 397.86 = 94.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.40/397.86 = 94.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.40x = 397.86 × 94.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.40x = 37,542.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,542.74/265.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.46

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