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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.61, 398.40 and 92.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.61, 398.40 and 92.27 is: 138.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.61 : 398.40 = 92.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.61/398.40 = 92.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.61x = 398.40 × 92.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.61x = 36,761.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,761.76/265.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.40

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