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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.41, 398.12 and 92.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.41, 398.12 and 92.07 is: 138.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.41 : 398.12 = 92.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.41/398.12 = 92.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.41x = 398.12 × 92.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.41x = 36,654.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,654.45/265.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.11

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