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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.53, 398.22 and 92.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.53, 398.22 and 92.19 is: 138.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.53 : 398.22 = 92.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.53/398.22 = 92.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.53x = 398.22 × 92.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.53x = 36,711.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,711.90/265.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.26

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