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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.79, 398.57 and 92.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.79, 398.57 and 92.41 is: 138.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.79 : 398.57 = 92.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.79/398.57 = 92.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.79x = 398.57 × 92.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.79x = 36,830.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,830.40/265.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.57

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