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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.16, 397.80 and 135.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.16, 397.80 and 135.16 is: 202.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.16 : 397.80 = 135.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.16/397.80 = 135.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.16x = 397.80 × 135.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.16x = 53,765.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,765.65/265.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.76

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