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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.62, 398.19 and 94.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.62, 398.19 and 94.58 is: 141.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.62 : 398.19 = 94.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.62/398.19 = 94.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.62x = 398.19 × 94.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.62x = 37,660.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,660.81/265.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.78

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