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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.77, 398.69 and 92.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.77, 398.69 and 92.48 is: 138.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.77 : 398.69 = 92.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.77/398.69 = 92.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.77x = 398.69 × 92.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.77x = 36,870.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,870.85/265.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.73

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