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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265, 397.53 and 136.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265, 397.53 and 136.78 is: 205.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265 : 397.53 = 136.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265/397.53 = 136.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265x = 397.53 × 136.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265x = 54,374.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,374.15/265
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.19

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