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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.52, 398.24 and 94.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.52, 398.24 and 94.52 is: 141.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.52 : 398.24 = 94.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.52/398.24 = 94.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.52x = 398.24 × 94.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.52x = 37,641.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,641.64/265.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.77

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