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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.61, 398.32 and 92.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.61, 398.32 and 92.25 is: 138.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.61 : 398.32 = 92.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.61/398.32 = 92.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.61x = 398.32 × 92.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.61x = 36,744.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,744.79/265.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.34

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