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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.46, 398.16 and 94.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.46, 398.16 and 94.46 is: 141.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.46 : 398.16 = 94.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.46/398.16 = 94.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.46x = 398.16 × 94.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.46x = 37,610.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,610.19/265.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.68

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