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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.74, 398.61 and 92.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.74, 398.61 and 92.54 is: 138.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.74 : 398.61 = 92.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.74/398.61 = 92.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.74x = 398.61 × 92.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.74x = 36,885.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,885.38/265.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.80

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