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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.51, 398.29 and 92.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.51, 398.29 and 92.15 is: 138.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.51 : 398.29 = 92.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.51/398.29 = 92.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.51x = 398.29 × 92.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.51x = 36,702.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,702.42/265.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.23

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