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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.76, 398.62 and 94.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.76, 398.62 and 94.76 is: 142.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.76 : 398.62 = 94.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.76/398.62 = 94.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.76x = 398.62 × 94.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.76x = 37,773.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,773.23/265.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.13

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