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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.48, 398.14 and 92.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.48, 398.14 and 92.12 is: 138.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.48 : 398.14 = 92.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.48/398.14 = 92.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.48x = 398.14 × 92.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.48x = 36,674.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,674.44/265.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.15

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