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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.55, 398.03 and 92.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.55, 398.03 and 92.12 is: 138.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.55 : 398.03 = 92.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.55/398.03 = 92.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.55x = 398.03 × 92.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.55x = 36,664.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,664.07/265.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.07

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