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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.03, 397.11 and 134.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.03, 397.11 and 134.85 is: 202.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.03 : 397.11 = 134.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.03/397.11 = 134.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.03x = 397.11 × 134.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.03x = 53,551.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,551.64/265.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.06

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