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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.15, 397.13 and 135.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.15, 397.13 and 135.19 is: 202.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.15 : 397.13 = 135.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.15/397.13 = 135.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.15x = 397.13 × 135.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.15x = 53,688.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,688.00/265.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.48

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