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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.96, 398.71 and 92.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.96, 398.71 and 92.53 is: 138.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.96 : 398.71 = 92.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.96/398.71 = 92.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.96x = 398.71 × 92.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.96x = 36,892.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,892.64/265.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.71

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