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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.75, 398.38 and 94.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.75, 398.38 and 94.71 is: 141.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.75 : 398.38 = 94.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.75/398.38 = 94.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.75x = 398.38 × 94.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.75x = 37,728.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,728.34/265.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.97

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