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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.58, 398.38 and 92.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.58, 398.38 and 92.18 is: 138.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.58 : 398.38 = 92.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.58/398.38 = 92.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.58x = 398.38 × 92.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.58x = 36,722.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,722.67/265.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.27

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