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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.11, 397.74 and 135.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.11, 397.74 and 135.06 is: 202.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.11 : 397.74 = 135.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.11/397.74 = 135.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.11x = 397.74 × 135.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.11x = 53,718.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,718.76/265.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.63

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