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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.83, 398.78 and 92.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.83, 398.78 and 92.57 is: 138.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.83 : 398.78 = 92.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.83/398.78 = 92.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.83x = 398.78 × 92.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.83x = 36,912.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,912.61/265.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.86

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