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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.66, 398.42 and 92.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.66, 398.42 and 92.30 is: 138.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.66 : 398.42 = 92.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.66/398.42 = 92.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.66x = 398.42 × 92.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.66x = 36,774.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,774.17/265.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.43

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