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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.50, 398.31 and 94.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.50, 398.31 and 94.50 is: 141.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.50 : 398.31 = 94.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.50/398.31 = 94.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.50x = 398.31 × 94.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.50x = 37,640.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,640.30/265.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.77

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