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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.97, 398.84 and 92.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.97, 398.84 and 92.61 is: 138.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.97 : 398.84 = 92.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.97/398.84 = 92.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.97x = 398.84 × 92.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.97x = 36,936.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,936.57/265.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.87

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