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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.92, 398.65 and 92.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.92, 398.65 and 92.47 is: 138.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.92 : 398.65 = 92.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.92/398.65 = 92.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.92x = 398.65 × 92.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.92x = 36,863.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,863.17/265.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.63

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