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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.91, 399.04 and 94.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.91, 399.04 and 94.91 is: 142.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.91 : 399.04 = 94.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.91/399.04 = 94.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.91x = 399.04 × 94.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.91x = 37,872.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,872.65/265.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.43

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